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The Clerk's Manual2012-2014
Will Weatherford Speaker
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Compiled for use byThe House of Representatives
of theState of Florida
Published by theOffice of the Clerk
Robert L. "Bob" Ward,Clerk of the House
February 2013
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Contents
The House of Representatives House Directory....1Members, by Districts....12House Districts, by Counties....20Committees and Subcommittees....24Members, Biographies....38Other House Officers....278Members, Length of Service....281
The Senate Senate Directory....285Senators, by Districts....290Senate Districts, by Counties....293Committees....297Senators, Biographies....307Other Senate Officers....347Senators, Seniority....349
Capitol Press Corps....350
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House - 1
The House of Representatives
Will Weatherford, Speaker
Marti Coley, Speaker pro tempore
Stephen L. "Steve" Precourt, Majority Leader
Dana D. Young, Deputy Majority Leader & Majority Whip
Perry E. Thurston, Jr., Minority Leader
Mia L. Jones, Minority Leader pro tempore
Alan B. Williams, Democratic Whip
Robert L. "Bob" Ward, Clerk of the House
Earnest W. Sumner, Sergeant at Arms
House - 2
Directory of the HouseSpeaker
420 The Capitol850 · 717 · 5000
Speaker pro tempore418 The Capitol850 · 717 · 5650
Majority Leader322 The Capitol850 · 488 · 1993
Deputy Majority Leader & Majority Whip322 The Capitol850 · 488 · 1993
Minority Leader 316 The Capitol850 · 488 · 9622
Clerk of the House513 The Capitol850 · 717 · 5400
Sergeant at Arms512 The Capitol850 · 717 · 5700
after hours 850 · 717 · 5704
House - 3
Office of the Speaker
Will Weatherford, Speaker
Kathy Mears, Chief of Staff Kris Money, Deputy Chief of Staff
Michelle Davila, Chief Operations Advisor Tom Hamby, Chief Policy Advisor
Allison Carter, Chief Process Advisor Ryan Duffy, Communications Director
Celeste Lewis, Special Assistant to the Speaker Rynelle Emhof, Executive Assistant
Ieva Smidt, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff Eddie Westcott, Senior Administrative Assistant
Kimberly Young, Senior Administrative Assistant
420 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5000
Office of Open Government
Marti Coley, Speaker pro tempore
Scott Howell, Staff Director Katie Patchett, Legislative Analyst
418 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5650
Office of the Majority Leader
Stephen L. "Steve" Precourt, Majority Leader
Jeff Takacs, Staff Director Brad Herold, Deputy Staff Director
Kristen McDonald, Communications Director Michael Williams, Legislative Analyst "Social Media"
Faron Boggs, Legislative Analyst Katie Crofoot, Legislative Analyst Jason Harrell, Legislative Analyst
Justin York, Intern
322 The Capitol
850 · 488 · 1993
House - 4
Office of the Majority Whip
Dana D. Young, Deputy Majority Leader & Majority Whip
Brian Logan, Staff Director Jason Poreda, Legislative Analyst
Samantha Bierwiler, Legislative Research Assistant Rachel Morris, Intern
322 The Capitol
850 · 488 · 1993
Office of the Minority Leader
Perry E. Thurston, Jr., Minority Leader Mia L. Jones, Minority Leader pro tempore
Alan B. Williams, Democratic Whip
Durward Brewer, Staff Director Mark Hollis, Communications Director
Sarah Berner, Attorney Sarah Shuler, Attorney
David Cox, Legislative Analyst Christopher Turner, Legislative Analyst
Carlos Nathan, Legislative Analyst Jessica Koburger, Legislative Research Assistant
Judy Mount, Senior Administrative Assistant Jason McIntosh, Intern
316 The Capitol
850 · 488 · 9622
House - 5
Office of the Clerk
Robert L. "Bob" Ward, Clerk of the House
Diane Bell, Deputy Clerk of the House Judy Skinner, Assistant to the Clerk
513 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5400
Legislative Process Division
Debbie Barley, Assistant Clerk Hope Holt, Calendar Coordinator
1502 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5403
Legislative Records & Verification Division
Kerry Laird, Assistant Clerk Yvonne Nutting, Engrossing & Enrolling Coordinator
Jenn Bronson, Verification Coordinator Michael Nease, Senate Messages Coordinator
1502 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5405
Multimedia Services Division
Tim Nugent, Assistant Clerk Robbie Elmore, Production Coordinator
Andrew P. May, Project Coordinator Gloria Jones, Documents & Distribution Coordinator
Meredith Geddings, Photography Coordinator
334 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5409
Page & Messenger Program
Mikey Chmielewski, Civics Program Coordinator
513 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5401
House - 6
Office of the Sergeant at Arms
Earnest W. Sumner, Sergeant at Arms
Marty McDonald, Deputy Sergeant at Arms
Scheduling/Reservations
Amanda Daughtry, Administrative Assistant
512 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5700
Architecture & Construction Management and Environmental Services Unit
Bo Pittman, Supervisor
1202 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5768
Maintenance, Construction and Support Services Unit
Corey Clark, Supervisor
100 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 5703
Property Inventory & Audio Visual Unit
Larry Perkins, Supervisor
1202 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5705
House - 7
Office of the General Counsel
Daniel Nordby, General Counsel
Stephen Godwin, Deputy General Counsel Lynn Cobb, Special Counsel
Lynn Imhof, Senior Executive Assistant Joshua Hawkes, Intern
422 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5500
Office of House Administration
Jeff Armstrong, Interim Director
Margie Wright, Assistant Director Jackie Hadley, Personnel
Lynette Russ, District Office Set-up & Relocations/Travel Latasha Pierce, Purchasing/Office Depot
Lawanda Williams, Administrative Assistant
1201 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5200
House Bill Drafting
Joe Gillespie, Staff Director
1501 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5300
House - 8
House Office of Information Technology
Scott McPherson, Chief Information Technology Officer
Lauren Perlman, Deputy Chief Information Technology Officer Roger Foutch, Development Manager
Eric Faris, Infrastructure Manager Michelle Singletary, Support Manager
802 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5600
House Office of Professional Development
Lucy Ciccone, Staff Director
Beverly Broussard, Program ManagerApril Edmonds, Program Specialist
327 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 5450
House - 9
Office of Legislative Services
Karen Chandler, Coordinator
874 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 487 · 8234
General Counsel
Chris Moore, General Counsel
874 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 717 · 0303
Budget
Cindy Milner, Staff Director
874 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 717 · 0304
Purchasing
Jeannie Evans, Program Administrator
874 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 717 · 0306
Finance & Accounting
Lisa Swindle, Staff Director
701 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 717 · 0370
General Services
Gene Lawhon, Staff Director
874 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 717 · 0315
Legislative Mail Services
Steve Fann, Program Manager
705 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 0299
House - 10
Property Management
Laura Brown, Program Manager
712 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 717 · 0350
Human Resources
Barbara Gleasman, Director
701 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 717 · 0375
Law Book Services Section
Susan Healy, Program Administrator
612 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 717 · 0422
Lobbyist Registration
Patty Ryan, Program Administrator
G-68, Claude Pepper Building
850 · 922 · 4990
Medical Clinic
Dana Stewart, R.N., Clinic Nurse
313 The Capitol
850 · 488 · 5241
Division of Law Revision and Information
Linda Jessen, Director
612 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 488 · 8403
House - 11
Office of Economic and Demographic Research
Amy Baker, Coordinator
574 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 487 · 1402
Office of Legislative Information Technology Services
Bruce Slager, Coordinator
Danny Cobb, Applications Manager
G-24, Claude Pepper Building
850 · 717 · 0207
Legislative Support Line
850 · 488 · 8326
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
(OPPAGA)
Philip Twogood, Coordinator
312 Claude Pepper Building
850 · 488 · 0021
Counties in House District and RepresentativeRepublicans in roman (76)
Democrats in italic (44)
House - 12
1. Part of Escambia Clay Ingram, Pensacola
2. Parts of Escambia, Santa Rosa Clay Ford, Gulf Breeze
3. Parts of Okaloosa, Santa Rosa Douglas Vaughn "Doug" Broxson, Midway
4. Part of Okaloosa Matt Gaetz, Fort Walton Beach
5. Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington and part of Bay Marti Coley, Marianna
6. Part of Bay Jimmy Patronis, Panama City
7. Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, Lafayette, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla and part of Leon
Halsey Beshears, Monticello
8. Gadsden and part of Leon Alan B. Williams, Tallahassee
9. Part of Leon Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda, Tallahassee
10. Baker, Columbia, Hamilton, Suwannee and part of Alachua Elizabeth W. Porter, Lake City
11. Nassau and part of Duval Janet H. Adkins, Fernandina Beach
12. Part of Duval Lake Ray, Jacksonville
13. Part of Duval Reggie Fullwood, Jacksonville
14. Part of Duval Mia L. Jones, Jacksonville
15. Part of Duval Daniel Davis, Jacksonville
House - 13
16. Part of Duval Charles McBurney, Jacksonville
17. Part of St. Johns Ronald "Doc" Renuart, Ponte Vedra Beach
18. Part of Clay W. Travis Cummings, Orange Park
19. Bradford, Putnam, Union and part of Clay Charles E. Van Zant, Keystone Heights
20. Parts of Alachua, Marion Clovis Watson, Jr., Alachua
21. Dixie, Gilchrist and part of Alachua W. Keith Perry, Gainesville
22. Levy and part of Marion Charlie Stone, Ocala
23. Part of Marion Dennis K. Baxley, Ocala
24. Flagler and parts of St. Johns, Volusia Travis Hutson, Elkton
25. Part of Volusia Charles David "Dave" Hood, Jr., Daytona Beach Shores
26. Part of Volusia Dwayne L. Taylor, Daytona Beach
27. Part of Volusia David Santiago, Deltona
28. Part of Seminole Jason T. Brodeur, Sanford
29. Part of Seminole Michael Philip "Mike" Clelland, Lake Mary
30. Parts of Orange, Seminole Karen Castor Dentel, Maitland
House - 14
31. Parts of Lake, Orange Bryan Nelson, Apopka
32. Part of Lake Larry Metz, Yalaha
33. Sumter and parts of Lake, Marion H. Marlene O'Toole, Lady Lake
34. Citrus and part of Hernando Jimmie T. Smith, Inverness
35. Part of Hernando Robert C. "Rob" Schenck, Spring Hill
36. Part of Pasco Mike Fasano, New Port Richey
37. Part of Pasco Richard Corcoran, Land O' Lakes
38. Part of Pasco Will Weatherford, Wesley Chapel
39. Parts of Osceola, Polk Neil Combee, Polk City
40. Part of Polk Seth McKeel, Lakeland
41. Part of Polk John Wood, Winter Haven
42. Parts of Osceola, Polk Mike La Rosa, St. Cloud
43. Part of Osceola Ricardo Rangel, Kissimmee
44. Part of Orange Stephen L. "Steve" Precourt, Orlando
45. Part of Orange Randolph Bracy, Orlando
House - 15
46. Part of Orange Bruce Antone, Orlando
47. Part of Orange Linda Stewart, Orlando
48. Part of Orange Victor Manuel "Vic" Torres, Jr., Orlando
49. Part of Orange Joe Saunders, Orlando
50. Parts of Brevard, Orange Tom Goodson, Titusville
51. Part of Brevard Steve Crisafulli, Merritt Island
52. Part of Brevard Ritch Workman, Melbourne
53. Part of Brevard John Tobia, Melbourne Beach
54. Indian River and part of St. Lucie Debbie Mayfield, Vero Beach
55. Glades, Highlands, Okeechobee and part of St. Lucie Cary Pigman, Avon Park
56. DeSoto, Hardee and part of Polk Ben Albritton, Wauchula
57. Part of Hillsborough Jake Raburn, Lithia
58. Part of Hillsborough Daniel D. "Dan" Raulerson, Plant City
59. Part of Hillsborough Ross Spano, Dover
60. Part of Hillsborough Dana D. Young, Tampa
House - 16
61. Part of Hillsborough Betty Reed, Tampa
62. Part of Hillsborough Janet Cruz, Tampa
63. Part of Hillsborough Mark Danish, Tampa
64. Parts of Hillsborough, Pinellas James W. "J.W." Grant, Tampa
65. Part of Pinellas Carl F. "Z" Zimmermann, Palm Harbor
66. Part of Pinellas Larry Ahern, Seminole
67. Part of Pinellas Ed Hooper, Clearwater
68. Part of Pinellas Dwight Richard Dudley, St. Petersburg
69. Part of Pinellas Kathleen M. Peters, South Pasadena
70. Parts of Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota Darryl Ervin Rouson, St. Petersburg
71. Parts of Manatee, Sarasota Jim Boyd, Bradenton
72. Part of Sarasota Ray Pilon, Sarasota
73. Parts of Manatee, Sarasota W. Gregory "Greg" Steube, Sarasota
74. Part of Sarasota Doug Holder, Venice
75. Charlotte Kenneth L. "Ken" Roberson, Punta Gorda
House - 17
76. Part of Lee Ray Wesley Rodrigues, Estero
77. Part of Lee Dane Eagle, Cape Coral
78. Part of Lee Heather Dawes Fitzenhagen, Fort Myers
79. Part of Lee Matthew H. "Matt" Caldwell, Lehigh Acres
80. Hendry and part of Collier Matt Hudson, Naples
81. Part of Palm Beach Kevin Rader, Delray Beach
82. Parts of Martin, Palm Beach MaryLynn "ML" Magar, Tequesta
83. Parts of Martin, St. Lucie Gayle B. Harrell, Stuart
84. Part of St. Lucie Larry Lee, Jr., Port St. Lucie
85. Part of Palm Beach Patrick Rooney, Jr., West Palm Beach
86. Part of Palm Beach Mark S. Pafford, West Palm Beach
87. Part of Palm Beach Dave Kerner, Lake Worth
88. Part of Palm Beach Bobby Powell, Riviera Beach
89. Part of Palm Beach Bill Hager, Delray Beach
90. Part of Palm Beach Lori Berman, Lantana
House - 18
91. Part of Palm Beach Irving "Irv" Slosberg, Boca Raton
92. Part of Broward Gwyndolen "Gwyn" Clarke-Reed, Deerfield Beach
93. Part of Broward George R. Moraitis, Jr., Fort Lauderdale
94. Part of Broward Perry E. Thurston, Jr., Fort Lauderdale
95. Part of Broward Hazelle P. "Hazel" Rogers, Lauderdale Lakes
96. Part of Broward James W. "Jim" Waldman, Coconut Creek
97. Part of Broward Jared Evan Moskowitz, Coral Springs
98. Part of Broward Katie A. Edwards, Plantation
99. Part of Broward Elaine J. Schwartz, Hollywood
100. Parts of Broward, Miami-Dade Joseph A. "Joe" Gibbons, Hallandale Beach
101. Part of Broward Shevrin D. "Shev" Jones, West Park
102. Parts of Broward, Miami-Dade Sharon Pritchett, Miami Gardens
103. Parts of Broward, Miami-Dade Manny Diaz, Jr., Hialeah
104. Part of Broward Richard Stark, Weston
105. Parts of Broward, Collier, Miami-Dade Carlos Trujillo, Miami
House - 19
106. Part of Collier Kathleen C. Passidomo, Naples
107. Part of Miami-Dade Barbara Watson, Miami Gardens
108. Part of Miami-Dade Daphne D. Campbell, Miami
109. Part of Miami-Dade Cynthia A. Stafford, Miami
110. Part of Miami-Dade Jose R. Oliva, Miami Lakes
111. Part of Miami-Dade Eduardo "Eddy" Gonzalez, Hialeah
112. Part of Miami-Dade José Javier Rodríguez, Miami
113. Part of Miami-Dade David Richardson, Miami Beach
114. Part of Miami-Dade Erik Fresen, Miami
115. Part of Miami-Dade Michael Bileca, Miami
116. Part of Miami-Dade Jose Felix Diaz, Miami-Dade County
117. Part of Miami-Dade Kionne L. McGhee, Miami
118. Part of Miami-Dade Frank Artiles, Miami
119. Part of Miami-Dade Jeanette M. Nuñez, Miami
120. Monroe and part of Miami-Dade Holly Merrill Raschein, Key Largo
House Districts by Counties
(numbers in bold denote part of county)
House - 20
Alachua....10, 20, 21
Baker....10
Bay....5, 6
Bradford....19
Brevard....50, 51, 52, 53
Broward....92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105
Calhoun....7
Charlotte....75
Citrus....34
Clay....18, 19
Collier....80, 105, 106
Columbia....10
DeSoto....56
Dixie....21
Duval....11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Escambia....1, 2
Flagler....24
House - 21
Franklin....7
Gadsden....8
Gilchrist....21
Glades....55
Gulf....7
Hamilton....10
Hardee....56
Hendry....80
Hernando....34, 35
Highlands....55
Hillsborough....57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 70
Holmes....5
Indian River....54
Jackson....5
Jefferson....7
Lafayette....7
Lake....31, 32, 33
House - 22
Lee....76, 77, 78, 79
Leon....7, 8, 9
Levy....22
Liberty....7
Madison....7
Manatee....70, 71, 73
Marion....20, 22, 23, 33
Martin....82, 83
Miami-Dade....100, 102, 103, 105, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120
Monroe....120
Nassau....11
Okaloosa....3, 4
Okeechobee....55
Orange....30, 31, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
Osceola....39, 42, 43
Palm Beach....81, 82, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91
Pasco....36, 37, 38
House - 23
Pinellas....64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70
Polk....39, 40, 41, 42, 56
Putnam....19
Santa Rosa....2, 3
Sarasota....70, 71, 72, 73, 74
Seminole....28, 29, 30
St. Johns....17, 24
St. Lucie....54, 55, 83, 84
Sumter....33
Suwannee....10
Taylor....7
Union....19
Volusia....24, 25, 26, 27
Wakulla....7
Walton....5
Washington....5
House - 24
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Seth McKeel, Chair Steve Crisafulli, Vice Chair
Joseph A. "Joe" Gibbons, Democratic Ranking Member Albritton, Baxley, Coley, Corcoran, Cruz, Fresen, Fullwood, Gonzalez, Hooper, Hudson,
Ingram, Jones, M., McBurney, O'Toole, Pafford, Patronis, Precourt, Rogers, Rouson, Stafford, Steube, Thurston, Williams, A.
JoAnne Leznoff, Staff Director Trina Kramer, Deputy Staff Director
Sarah Voyles Williams, Deputy Staff Director Denise Potvin, Budget Chief
Lisa Larson, Senior Administrative Assistant Cheryl Randolph, Senior Administrative Assistant
Room 221 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 4810
Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
Ben Albritton, Chair Douglas Vaughn "Doug" Broxson, Vice Chair
Mark S. Pafford, Democratic Ranking Member Beshears, Danish, Edwards, Ingram, Mayfield, Raschein, Smith, Stewart,
Van Zant, Watson, C.
Stephanie Massengale, Budget Chief Lisa Larson, Senior Administrative Assistant
Room 221 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 4811
House Committees and Subcommittees
Republicans in romanDemocrats in italic
House - 25
Education Appropriations Subcommittee
Erik Fresen, Chair H. Marlene O'Toole, Vice Chair
Dwayne L. Taylor, Democratic Ranking Member Adkins, Ahern, Castor Dentel, Fitzenhagen, Jones, M., Lee, Perry, Raburn, Reed, Stone
Allyce Heflin, Budget Chief Debra Reshard, Senior Administrative Assistant
Room 221 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 4815
Finance & Tax Subcommittee
Ritch Workman, Chair George R. Moraitis, Jr., Vice Chair
Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda, Democratic Ranking Member Adkins, Berman, Beshears, Bileca, Caldwell, Hager, Moskowitz, Raulerson, Richardson,
Rodríguez, J., Santiago, Stark, Tobia, Trujillo, Waldman
Don Langston, Staff Director Rosa Dorsey, Senior Administrative Assistant
Room 221 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 4812
Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee
Clay Ingram, Chair Gayle B. Harrell, Vice Chair
Bruce Antone, Democratic Ranking Member Clarke-Reed, Danish, Hood, Hutson, Nelson, Peters, Rangel, Renuart, Rodrigues, R.,
Torres
Bruce Topp, Budget Chief Michele Ingram, Administrative Assistant
Room 221 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 4813
House - 26
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
Matt Hudson, Chair Jose R. Oliva, Vice Chair
Janet Cruz, Democratic Ranking Member Brodeur, Diaz, J., Fasano, Gaetz, Magar, Moskowitz, Pafford, Richardson, Schwartz,
Wood
Eric Pridgeon, Budget Chief Lisa Larson, Senior Administrative Assistant
Room 221 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 4814
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
Charles McBurney, Chair Kathleen C. Passidomo, Vice Chair
Darryl Ervin Rouson, Democratic Ranking Member Diaz, M., Kerner, La Rosa, Mayfield, Metz, Moskowitz, Pilon, Schwartz, Slosberg,
Van Zant
Loretta Jones Darity, Staff Director Debra Reshard, Senior Administrative Assistant
Room 221 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 4816
Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
Ed Hooper, Chair Lake Ray, Vice Chair
Hazelle P. "Hazel" Rogers, Democratic Ranking Member Antone, Artiles, Davis, Fasano, Fullwood, Goodson, Nuñez, Porter, Richardson, Torres
Greg Davis, Budget Chief Michele Ingram, Administrative Assistant
Room 221 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 4818
House - 27
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Jimmy Patronis, Chair Tom Goodson, Vice Chair
Alan B. Williams, Democratic Ranking Member Broxson, Clelland, Cummings, Danish, Davis, Fullwood, Gibbons, Hooper, Oliva, Perry,
Pritchett, Raschein, Ray, Smith, Trujillo
Teddi Creamer, Staff Director Phillip Miller, Deputy Staff Director
Karen Manning, Senior Administrative Assistant Chandra Godwin, Administrative Assistant
Room 204 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4820
Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee
Carlos Trujillo, Chair Elizabeth W. Porter, Vice Chair
Hazelle P. "Hazel" Rogers, Democratic Ranking Member Albritton, Antone, Castor Dentel, Combee, Eagle, Hudson, Hutson, Reed, Smith,
Watson, C.
Ryan West, Policy Chief Karen Manning, Senior Administrative Assistant
Chandra Godwin, Administrative Assistant
Room 204 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4821
Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
Daniel Davis, Chair Lake Ray, Vice Chair
Irving "Irv" Slosberg, Democratic Ranking Member Artiles, Fitzenhagen, Hooper, Nuñez, Perry, Powell, Raburn, Raschein, Rogers, Stewart,
Watson, B.
Phillip Miller, Policy Chief Karen Manning, Senior Administrative Assistant
Chandra Godwin, Administrative Assistant
Room 204 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4822
House - 28
Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
Ronald "Doc" Renuart, Chair Jimmie T. Smith, Vice Chair
Gwyndolen "Gwyn" Clarke-Reed, Democratic Ranking Member Bileca, Broxson, Jones, S., Peters, Pigman, Rangel, Raschein, Santiago, Stark,
Zimmermann
David De La Paz, Policy Chief Karen Manning, Senior Administrative Assistant
Chandra Godwin, Administrative Assistant
Room 204 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4823
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
H. Marlene O'Toole, Chair Elizabeth W. Porter, Vice Chair
Betty Reed, Democratic Ranking Member Adkins, Bileca, Danish, Diaz, M., Fullwood, Grant, Hutson, McBurney, Nuñez, Perry,
Peters, Saunders, Stafford, Torres, Zimmermann
Kathy Mizereck, Staff Director Jason Fudge, Deputy Staff Director
Ann Gilliam, Senior Administrative Assistant Kaley Wright, Administrative Assistant
Room 313 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4830
Choice & Innovation Subcommittee
Michael Bileca, Chair George R. Moraitis, Jr., Vice Chair
Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda, Democratic Ranking Member Ahern, Bracy, Diaz, M., Jones, S., McGhee, Metz, Passidomo, Saunders, Spano, Stone
Jason Fudge, Policy Chief Ann Gilliam, Senior Administrative Assistant
Kaley Wright, Administrative Assistant
Room 313 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4831
House - 29
Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee
Jeanette M. Nuñez, Chair Jason T. Brodeur, Vice Chair
Perry E. Thurston, Jr., Democratic Ranking Member Bracy, Fasano, Fitzenhagen, Fresen, Grant, Powell, Rodrigues, R., Saunders, Spano,
Zimmermann
Heather Sherry, Policy Chief Ann Gilliam, Senior Administrative Assistant
Kaley Wright, Administrative Assistant
Room 313 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4832
K-12 Subcommittee
Janet H. Adkins, Chair Ronald "Doc" Renuart, Vice Chair
Gwyndolen "Gwyn" Clarke-Reed, Democratic Ranking Member Baxley, Bracy, Castor Dentel, Diaz, M., Eagle, Hood, Porter, Raburn, Stark,
Zimmermann
Marleen Ahearn, Policy Chief Ann Gilliam, Senior Administrative Assistant
Kaley Wright, Administrative Assistant
Room 313 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4833
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
Richard Corcoran, Chair Larry Ahern, Vice Chair
Mia L. Jones, Democratic Ranking Member Clarke-Reed, Cummings, Edwards, Fasano, Gibbons, Harrell, Jones, S., Pafford,
Patronis, Pigman, Renuart, Roberson, K., Schwartz, Tobia, Wood
Christa Calamas, Staff Director Lynne Shaw, Deputy Staff Director
Bobbye Iseminger, Senior Administrative Assistant Melissa Villar, Administrative Assistant
Room 214 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4840
House - 30
Health Innovation Subcommittee
John Wood, Chair W. Gregory "Greg" Steube, Vice Chair
Joseph A. "Joe" Gibbons, Democratic Ranking Member Bileca, Hood, Jones, M., Magar, McGhee, Patronis, Pritchett, Raburn, Renuart,
Richardson
Lynne Shaw, Policy Chief Bobbye Iseminger, Senior Administrative Assistant
Melissa Villar, Administrative Assistant
Room 214 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4841
Health Quality Subcommittee
Kenneth L. "Ken" Roberson, Chair Patrick Rooney, Jr., Vice Chair
Daphne D. Campbell, Democratic Ranking Member Diaz, M., Gonzalez, Nelson, Oliva, Rader, Raulerson, Rodríguez, J., Saunders, Spano,
Watson, C.
Mandy O'Callaghan, Policy Chief Bobbye Iseminger, Senior Administrative Assistant
Melissa Villar, Administrative Assistant
Room 214 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4842
Healthy Families Subcommittee
Gayle B. Harrell, Chair W. Keith Perry, Vice Chair
Lori Berman, Democratic Ranking Member Fitzenhagen, Jones, S., Peters, Pigman, Powell, Pritchett, Rader, Rodrigues, R., Rooney,
Trujillo
Kerry Schoolfield, Policy Chief Bobbye Iseminger, Senior Administrative Assistant
Melissa Villar, Administrative Assistant
Room 214 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4843
House - 31
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Dennis K. Baxley, Chair Kathleen C. Passidomo, Vice Chair
Elaine J. Schwartz, Democratic Ranking Member Campbell, Dudley, Fitzenhagen, Ford, Gaetz, Hager, Kerner, McBurney, McGhee, Metz,
Moskowitz, Pilon, Roberson, K., Spano, Stone
Randy Havlicak, Staff Director Tom Thomas, Deputy Staff Director
Missy Jones, Senior Administrative Assistant Jessica Hudson, Administrative Assistant
Room 412 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4850
Civil Justice Subcommittee
Larry Metz, Chair Bill Hager, Vice Chair
Cynthia A. Stafford, Democratic Ranking Member Boyd, Clelland, Davis, Goodson, Oliva, Passidomo, Rodríguez, J., Spano, Stone,
Waldman
Nathan Bond, Policy Chief Missy Jones, Senior Administrative Assistant
Jessica Hudson, Administrative Assistant
Room 417 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4851
Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Matt Gaetz, Chair Ray Pilon, Vice Chair
Irving "Irv" Slosberg, Democratic Ranking Member Bracy, Clelland, Eagle, Grant, Harrell, Hood, Hutson, Kerner, McGhee, Van Zant
Katie Cunningham, Policy Chief Missy Jones, Senior Administrative Assistant
Jessica Hudson, Administrative Assistant
Room 417 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4852
House - 32
LOCAL & FEDERAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Eduardo "Eddy" Gonzalez, Chair Ray Pilon, Vice Chair
Daphne D. Campbell, Democratic Ranking Member Bracy, Dudley, Ingram, La Rosa, Magar, Moraitis, Powell, Pritchett, Rangel, Raschein,
Rodríguez, J., Santiago, Smith, Stone, Van Zant
Jason Rojas, Staff Director Martha Adeyemo, Senior Administrative Assistant
Room 317 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4860
REGULATORY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Doug Holder, Chair Patrick Rooney, Jr., Vice Chair
James W. "Jim" Waldman, Democratic Ranking Member Beshears, Combee, Diaz, J., Ford, Fresen, Lee, Mayfield, Nelson, Raulerson, Rouson,
Stark, Steube, Stewart, Watson, B., Williams, A.
Kurt Hamon, Senior Staff Director Martha Ellinor, Senior Administrative Assistant
Cynthia Pruitt, Administrative Assistant
Room 303 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4870
Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee
Debbie Mayfield, Chair W. Gregory "Greg" Steube, Vice Chair
Darryl Ervin Rouson, Democratic Ranking Member Albritton, Castor Dentel, Cummings, Dudley, Eagle, Gibbons, La Rosa, Roberson, K.,
Stafford, Trujillo
Ned Luczynski, Policy Chief Martha Ellinor, Senior Administrative Assistant
Cynthia Pruitt, Administrative Assistant
Room 303 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4871
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Energy & Utilities Subcommittee
Clay Ford, Chair Jose Felix Diaz, Vice Chair
Alan B. Williams, Democratic Ranking Member Berman, Beshears, Brodeur, Cruz, Ingram, La Rosa, Mayfield, Rehwinkel Vasilinda,
Rodrigues, R., Watson, B., Wood
Lucretia Shaw Collins, Policy Chief Martha Ellinor, Senior Administrative Assistant
Cynthia Pruitt, Administrative Assistant
Room 303 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4872
Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
Bryan Nelson, Chair Bill Hager, Vice Chair
Dwayne L. Taylor, Democratic Ranking Member Broxson, Caldwell, Goodson, Ingram, Jones, S., Lee, Moraitis, Rader, Santiago, Tobia
Tom Cooper, Policy Chief Martha Ellinor, Senior Administrative Assistant
Cynthia Pruitt, Administrative Assistant
Room 303 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4873
RULES & CALENDAR COMMITTEE
Robert C. "Rob" Schenck, Chair Frank Artiles, Vice Chair
James W. "Jim" Waldman, Democratic Ranking Member Adkins, Berman, Corcoran, Ford, Holder, Hooper, McGhee, Oliva, Reed, Rehwinkel
Vasilinda, Rodríguez, J., Taylor, Van Zant, Workman, Young
Stephanie Birtman, Staff Director
Room 422 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 4880
House - 34
Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee
John Tobia, Chair Jeanette M. Nuñez, Vice Chair
Barbara Watson, Democratic Ranking Member Antone, Gaetz, Hutson, Kerner, Magar, Ray, Richardson, Santiago, Steube, Torres
Don Rubottom, Staff Director Sonja Powell, Senior Administrative Assistant
Room 400 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4881
STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Steve Crisafulli, Chair James W. "J.W." Grant, Vice Chair
Darryl Ervin Rouson, Democratic Ranking Member Albritton, Boyd, Brodeur, Caldwell, Combee, Eagle, Fasano, La Rosa, Raburn, Rangel,
Stewart, Taylor, Waldman, Watson, C., Workman
Karen Camechis, Staff Director John Love, Senior Administrative Assistant Linda Sims-Davis, Administrative Assistant
Room 218 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4890
Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
Matthew H. "Matt" Caldwell, Chair Tom Goodson, Vice Chair
Kevin Rader, Democratic Ranking Member Beshears, Boyd, Edwards, Lee, Pigman, Pilon, Porter, Reed, Rooney, Watson, C.
Adam Blalock, Policy Chief John Love, Senior Administrative Assistant Linda Sims-Davis, Administrative Assistant
Room 218 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4891
House - 35
Ethics & Elections Subcommittee
Jim Boyd, Chair Jose Felix Diaz, Vice Chair
Janet Cruz, Democratic Ranking Member Ahern, Baxley, Clelland, Edwards, Holder, Hooper, Peters, Rooney, Williams, A.,
Workman
Leah Marino, Policy Chief John Love, Senior Administrative Assistant Linda Sims-Davis, Administrative Assistant
Room 218 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4892
Government Operations Subcommittee
Jason T. Brodeur, Chair Larry Ahern, Vice Chair
Irving "Irv" Slosberg, Democratic Ranking Member Artiles, Campbell, Combee, Cummings, Fresen, Fullwood, O'Toole, Rangel, Raulerson,
Workman
Heather Williamson, Policy Chief John Love, Senior Administrative Assistant Linda Sims-Davis, Administrative Assistant
Room 218 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4893
SELECT COMMITTEES
Select Committee on Claim Bills
James W. "J.W." Grant, Chair Gwyndolen "Gwyn" Clarke-Reed, Co-Chair
Caldwell, Davis, Hager, McGhee, Metz, Stewart
Tom Thomas, Staff Director Tanesha Williams, Administrative Assistant
Room 412 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4853
House - 36
Select Committee on Gaming
Robert C. "Rob" Schenck, Chair Doug Holder, Vice Chair
James W. "Jim" Waldman, Democratic Ranking Member Artiles, Brodeur, Cruz, Diaz, J., Fullwood, Gaetz, Gibbons, Ingram, McBurney, Peters,
Porter, Richardson, Stafford, Workman, Young
Michelle Morton, Acting Staff Director Martha Ellinor, Senior Administrative Assistant
Room 303 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4874
Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
Richard Corcoran, Chair Matt Hudson, Vice Chair
Elaine J. Schwartz, Democratic Ranking Member Cummings, Dudley, Harrell, Jones, M., Magar, Nelson, Passidomo, Pigman,
Roberson, K., Rodríguez, J., Stark, Thurston, Trujillo, Wood
Christa Calamas, Staff Director Bobbye Iseminger, Senior Administrative Assistant
Room 214 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4840
OTHER LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES
Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Mike Fasano, Alternating Chair Broxson, Hood, Kerner, Moraitis, Rogers
Ken Plante, Staff Director Tina Loscialo, Administrative Assistant
Room 680 Pepper Building
850 · 488 · 9110
House - 37
Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
Frank Artiles, Alternating Chair Berman, Boyd, Brodeur, Cruz, Diaz, J.
Lucretia Shaw Collins, Staff Director Cynthia Pruitt, Administrative Assistant
Room 303 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4870
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
Lake Ray, Alternating Chair Campbell, Harrell, Raulerson, Rodrigues, R., Stafford
Kathy DuBose, Staff Director
Room 876 Pepper Building
850 · 487 · 4110
Joint Legislative Budget Commission
Seth McKeel, Alternating Chair Gibbons, Grant, Hooper, Hudson, McBurney, Pafford
JoAnne Leznoff, Staff Director Rosa Dorsey, Administrative Assistant
Room 221 The Capitol
850 · 717 · 4810
Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
Charles E. Van Zant, Co-Chair Brodeur, Clelland, Gaetz, Taylor
Heather Williamson, Staff Director John Love, Administrative Assistant
Room 218 House Office Building
850 · 717 · 4893
House - 38
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Fernandina BeachOccupation: Full-time LawmakerSpouse: Doug AdkinsChildren: Emily, DouglasEducation: Trinity Christian Academy, Valedictorian, Diploma, 1983; Florida Community
College at Jacksonville, A.A., graduated with High Honors, recipient of 2 + 2 College Scholarship, 1985; University of North Florida, B.S., Computer Information Science, graduated magna cum laude, 1987; University of North Florida, M.B.A., Business Administration, 1990
Born: October 9, 1965, Jacksonville, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: arts, beach, fishing, piano, sudoku, symphony concerts, volunteer activities
Other Public Service:• Nassau County Drug, Alcohol and Crime Coalition, elected Secretary, 2002, 2006-present• Fernandina Beach Underground Utility Task Force, appointed, 2007-2008• Nassau County School Board member, elected, 1998-2008• Citizen's Budget Policy Reform Committee, Nassau County, appointed, 2005• Nassau County Planning & Zoning Board, appointed, 2002-2005• Served on committee responsible for drafting Public School Facility Component of Nassau
County Comprehensive Plan, 2004• Served on committee responsible for drafting Nassau County's Interlocal Agreement, 2003
Affiliations:• Amelia Island Council, 2004-present• Blackrock Baptist Church• Boys and Girls Club Brick Campaign, Volunteer, 2005-present• Daughters of the American Revolution, Amelia Island Chapter
RepublicanDistrict 11District Office:
905 South 8th StreetFernandina Beach 32034-3706904-491-3664
Capitol Office:313 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5011
Janet H. Adkins
Representatives
House - 39
• Nassau County Republican State Committeewoman, 2000-present• National Rif le Association• Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach• Atlantic Elementary School, Volunteer, 2006-2007• Girl Scout Gateway Council, Volunteer, 2007• Nassau County Community Alliance, elected Chair, 2006, member, 1999-2007• Republican Party of Florida, Rules Committee, 2007• Rotary International, 2007• Southside Elementary School, Volunteer, 2005-2006• Republican 4th Congressional Caucus, Vice Chair, 2001-2003, Chair, 2003-2005• Bush/Cheney, 2004, Nassau County, Co-Chair, 2003-2004• Micah's Place, Advisory Board, 2002• Nassau Federated Republican Women, First Vice President, 1999-2001
Highlights:• Building a High Performance Team, Florida State University• Challenging Persons to Accept Responsibility, Del R. Poling• Change Shop, Problem-Solving Leadership, Weinberg & Weinberg• Fundamentals of Project Management, Catalysis Group• High Ropes Course, The Outpost Adventure• Implementing the Continuous Improvement System, Tennessee Associates• Information Systems of Florida, Inc., Interaction Facilitation, Client Partner, 1987-1999• Leadership Week and Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey• Master Board Certification, Florida School Board Association• Mission Possible, Creating a World Class Organization, Ken Blanchard• Project Management Professional Review, Project Management Institute• Tillie Fowler Leadership Series on Excellence in Public Service• Transformation through Strategic Planning & Strategic Action, Transformation Systems, Ltd.• World Class Schools, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce• Worked to introduce legislation to strengthen school advisory councils, HB 1661, signed into
law by Governor Jeb Bush, 2002
Committee Membership:• Education Appropriations Subcommittee• Education Committee• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• K-12 Subcommittee, Chair• Rules & Calendar Committee
House - 40
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: SeminoleOccupation: Small Business OwnerSpouse: Maureen Byrne Ahern of St. Petersburg, FloridaChildren: Lauren Ahern, Lindsay Anderson, Sarah ByrneMilitary Service: United States Air Force, 1973-1977; Iraklion Air Station, Crete, Greece, 1975-
1977Born: April 26, 1955, Detroit, MichiganMoved to Florida: 1978Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: golf, hiking, racquetball
Other Public Service:• City of St. Petersburg Nuisance Abatement Board, appointment by the Mayor, 2008-2010• Pinellas County Swimming Pool Review and Examining Board, appointment by the
Commissioner, 2008–2010Affiliations:
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Big Brother, 2008-present• Greater Seminole Area Chamber of Commerce, 2009-present• Pinellas County Sheriff 's Advisory Board, 2009-present• St. Jude the Apostle Cathedral Pastoral Council, 2008-2011• City of St. Petersburg Nuisance Abatement Board, 2008-2010• Pinellas County Swimming Pool Review and Examining Board, 2008-2010• Insurance Trust Board Florida West Coast Chapter of the National Spa and Pool Institute,
1999-2004
RepublicanDistrict 66District Office:
Suite 101 BB&T Bank5511 Park Street NorthSt. Petersburg 33709-6399727-545-6421
Capitol Office:200 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5066
Larry Ahern
House - 41
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee• Education Appropriations Subcommittee• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee• Government Operations Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Health & Human Services Committee, Vice Chair
House - 42
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: WauchulaOccupation: Self-Employed/Business ManagerSpouse: Missy Schrader of Wauchula, FloridaChildren: Rebecca, Joshua, RyanEducation: Florida Southern College, B.S., Citrus/Business, 1986-1990Born: August 17, 1968, Lakeland, FloridaReligious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: reading
Affiliations:• First Christian Church of Wauchula, member since birth, Board of Elders, 2003-present• Florida Citrus Mutual, current grower member• Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Board, 2002-2007, President, 2007, current
member• East Charlotte County Drainage District, past board member
Highlights:• Florida Citrus Commission, appointed by Governor Bush and Governor Crist, 2005-2010,
Chairman, 2007-2010, Administration and Budget Committee, Chairman, 2006-2007, Domestic Marketing Committee, Vice Chairman, 2005-2006
RepublicanDistrict 56District Office:
150 North Central AvenueBartow 33830-4742863-534-0073
Capitol Office:222 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5056
Ben Albritton
House - 43
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, Chair• Appropriations Committee• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee• State Affairs Committee
House - 44
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2002-2006
Biographical Information:City of Residence: OrlandoOccupation: ConsultantSpouse: Debra McGowanChildren: KaylynEducation: Tuskegee Institute, B.S., Electrical Engineering, 1983; University of Central Florida,
graduate studies in Electrical Engineering, graduate studies in Public Administration; IBM Systems Engineering and Marketing, Dallas, Texas, Graduate, 1985
Born: November 1, 1960, Mobile, AlabamaMoved to Florida: 1984Religious Affiliation: Methodist (CME)Recreational Interests: reading, sports, traveling
Other Public Service:• Former Legislative Aide to State Senator Buddy Dyer, 1992-1999, 2001-2002
Affiliations:• Carter Tabernacle CME Church• Florida Conference of Black State Legislators• NAACP – National Association for the Advancement of Colored People• Pine Hills Community Council• Voters League
DemocratDistrict 46District Office:
Tampa Avenue Complex434 North Tampa AvenueOrlando 32805-1220407-245-0303
Capitol Office:1402 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5046
Bruce Antone
House - 45
Committee Membership:• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
House - 46
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MiamiOccupation: Public Adjuster & Appraiser/General ContractorSpouse: Aimee Sontag of Miami, FloridaChildren: Isabella, GiavannaEducation: Florida State University, B.S., Criminal Justice & Criminology, 1995; St. Thomas
University, J.D., 2000, Dean's List, Spring 1999; University of Miami Law School, Master of Law in Real Property Development LL.M., 2001
Military Service: United States Marine Corps, Sergeant, 1998-2006; 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO) West Palm Beach, Florida; Deployments: Operation Iraqi Freedom, March 2003 (Team Leader); Operation Weedeater, Port of Spain, Trinidad, April 2002: Counter Drug Operation with DEA and Southern Command; Military Awards: Presidential Unit Citation, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal; Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation; Navy & Marine Corps Ribbon; Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal
Born: April 22, 1973, Los Angeles, CaliforniaMoved to Florida: 1975Religious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: fishing, hunting, SCUBA, spear fishing
Affiliations:• Angel Share Charity, co-founder• Christ Fellowship, Miami, Florida• Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA), 2006-present• Insurance Appraiser and Umpire Association (IAUA), founding officer, 2008, and former
board member, member, 2008-present• National Rif le Association
RepublicanDistrict 118District Office:
Suite 115A13501 Southwest 128th StreetMiami 33186-5862305-252-4300
Capitol Office:317 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5118
Frank Artiles
House - 47
• Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2003-present• Windstorm Network, 2005-present• Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce, board member, 2003-2004
Highlights:• State of Florida, Licensed General Contractor, Licensed Real Estate Agent & Public Adjuster
Committee Membership:• Government Operations Subcommittee• Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight, Chair• Rules & Calendar Committee, Vice Chair• Select Committee on Gaming• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
House - 48
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 2000-June 26, 2007• Speaker pro tempore, November 21, 2006-June 12, 2007
Biographical Information:City of Residence: OcalaOccupation: Funeral Director & ConsultantSpouse: Micheline "Ginette" Begin of Québec, CanadaChildren: Micah, Justin, Damon, Jeffrey, RenéeGrandchildren: Jacob, Joshua, Martha, Katherine, Hazel, William, Makayla, Kate LynnEducation: Central Florida Community College, A.A., 1972; Florida State University, B.S.,
Sociology/Psychology, 1974; Miami-Dade Community College, A.S., Funeral Service Degree, 1975
Born: August 22, 1952, Ocala, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Southern BaptistRecreational Interests: fishing, listening to Gospel music, reading
Other Public Service:• Board of Funeral Directors
Affiliations:• First Avenue National Bank, founding Chairman• Florida Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, board member• Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys• Gideons• Lions Club• Marion County Children's Advocacy Center, Kimberly's Center for Child Protection, board
member• Marion County Children's Alliance• Belleview Rotary, past President
RepublicanDistrict 23District Office:
315 Southeast 25th AvenueOcala 34471-2689352-732-1313
Capitol Office:412 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5023
Dennis K. Baxley
House - 49
• The Vine Community Church, Elder, 2010Highlights:
• Legislative Vision Caucus, founding Chairman• Marion County Delegation, Chairman
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee, Chair• K-12 Subcommittee
House - 50
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: LantanaOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Jeffrey Ganeles of Plainview, New YorkChildren: Caryn Ganeles, Steven GanelesEducation: Tufts University, B.A., 1980; George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1983,
magna cum laude; University of Miami Law School, LL.M., Estate Planning, 2002Born: June 27, 1958, New York, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1958Religious Affiliation: JewishRecreational Interests: reading, skiing, tennis, travel
Affiliations:• America Israel Public Affairs Committee, Washington Club• B'nai Torah Congregation• Democratic Club of Greater Boynton Beach• Democratic Women's Club• Emily's List• Florida Association of Women Lawyers• Florida Bar Association• Jewish Community Relations Council, P2K committee member• Jewish Women's Foundation, founding Trustee• Lake Worth West Democratic Club• Leadership Boca• National Organization for Women• Pine Crest Preparatory School, Column's Society• Ruth's List
DemocratDistrict 90District Office:
Suite 1612300 High Ridge RoadBoynton Beach 33426-8747561-374-7850
Capitol Office:1301 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5090
Lori Berman
House - 51
• South Palm Beach County Jewish Federation Women's Division, board member• Spanish River PTSA• The Greater Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce• United South County Democratic• ClubSun-Sentinel, Boca Raton Blogger, 2007-2009
Highlights:• American Society of Interior Designers, Certificate of Appreciation• Interior Design Associations Foundation and Bakehouse Art Complex, Certificate of
Appreciation• Progress Florida, Florida Watch Action and America Votes – named as a "Champion of
Florida's Middle Class" in 2011, 2012• Florida Association of Planned Parenthood Affiliates, Florida House of Representatives Honor
Roll, 2011• Florida Library Association, Outstanding Support of Florida Libraries for the 2011 Session• Future Leaders Conference Panel, Associated Industries of Florida Annual Conference,
August 2011• Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2011
(University of Miami)
Committee Membership:• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Healthy Families Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight• Rules & Calendar Committee
House - 52
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MonticelloOccupation: Nursery GrowerSpouse: Cristin BeshearsChildren: Grace, Caroline, SuzanneEducation: Florida State University, B.S., Social Science; University of Florida, M.S.,
EntrepreneurshipBorn: November 27, 1971, Winter Park, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Presbyterian
Affiliations:• Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, Big Bend Chapter, President, 2002-
2004, member, 2002-present• Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association, President, 2011-2012, Board of Directors,
2003-2008, current member• Jefferson County Farm Bureau, Board of Advisors, 2009-present• Tallahassee Young Entrepreneurs Organization, President, 2008-present• Farmers & Merchants Bank, Board of Advisors, 2007-2011• Wedgeworth Leadership, Board of Directors, 2002-2008
Highlights:• Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau Family of Jefferson County, 2008
RepublicanDistrict 7District Office:
2191 South JeffersonMonticello 32344-5137850-274-1084
Capitol Office:1102 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5007
Halsey Beshears
House - 53
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee
House - 54
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MiamiOccupation: EntrepreneurSpouse: Vivian Salazar of CubaChildren: Gabriel, Benjamin, NathanEducation: Tulane University, B.S.M., 1992; Northwestern University, Kellogg School of
Management, M.B.A., 2002Born: March 8, 1970, Miami, Florida
Affiliations:• FICPA• Jackson Health Financial Recovery, board member• March of Dimes, board member• Miami Chamber of Commerce, Trustee
RepublicanDistrict 115District Office:
Suite 2019955 North Kendall DriveMiami 33176-1700305-273-3235/305-273-3236
Capitol Office:308 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5115
Michael Bileca
House - 55
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee, Chair• Education Committee• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Health Innovation Subcommittee• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
House - 56
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• Deputy Whip, August 12, 2011-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: BradentonOccupation: Insurance/Real EstateSpouse: Sandy BoydChildren: Ansley, AustinEducation: Manatee Community College, A.A., 1976; Florida State University, B.S., 1978Born: October 22, 1956, Bradenton, FloridaHistorical: Hugh Boyd, grandfather, House of Representatives, 1941; Wilbur H. Boyd, uncle,
House of Representatives, 1958-1966, Florida Senate, 1966-1972, President Pro Tempore, Org. 1970 and 1971-1972
Religious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: golf, quail hunting, reading, spending time in North Carolina with
family, travelOther Public Service:
• Palmetto City Council, Councilman, Vice-Mayor, and Mayor, 1989-1993Affiliations:
• First America Bank, Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Chair• Florida Association of Insurance Agents, board member, 1994-1997, current member• Manatee County Independent Insurance Agents Association• Manatee Memorial Hospital Board of Governors
RepublicanDistrict 71District Office:
Suite 100717 Manatee Avenue WestBradenton 34205-8654941-708-4968
Capitol Office:218 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5071
Jim Boyd
House - 57
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee• Civil Justice Subcommittee• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee, Chair• Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight• State Affairs Committee
House - 58
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: OrlandoOccupation: Business Development Consultant and Job Placement Officer for Workforce
Advantage AcademySpouse: Alfrea Moore BracyChildren: London Dream BracyEducation: College of William and Mary, B.S., Psychology, 1999; University of Central Florida,
M.B.A., M.S.A., 2006Born: April 23, 1977, Jacksonville, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: acting, basketball, presenting spoken word, sports, traveling, writing
poetryOther Public Service:
• Former Advisor to former Orange County Commissioner Homer Hartage, former Orange County Commissioner Bill Segal, former State Senator Gary Siplin, and U.S. Representative Alan Grayson
Affiliations:• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)• New Covenant Baptist Church of Orlando
DemocratDistrict 45District Office:
Suite 3001800 Pembrook DriveOrlando 32810-6378407-660-6672
Capitol Office:1301 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5045
Randolph Bracy
House - 59
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee• Criminal Justice Subcommittee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee• K-12 Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee
House - 60
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: SanfordOccupation: Health Care ConsultantEducation: University of Florida, B.S., Food & Resource Economics, 1993-1997; University of
Florida, M.B.A., 2001-2003Born: June 7, 1975, Daytona Beach, FloridaReligious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: cooking, fishing, hunting, reading, traveling
Other Public Service:• 18th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission• City of Sanford Charter Review Board• Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee• Seminole County Planning & Zoning Board, Vice Chairman
Affiliations:• 18th Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, 2008-present• Florida Jets Wrestling Program, Board of Directors, 2007-present• High School Wrestling Team, Oviedo, volunteer coach• Rotary Club of Sanford, 2006-present• Seminole County Dividends• Young Republican National Federation, past Southeast Regional Director• Community Based Care of Seminole, Board of Directors, 2008-2010• Seminole County Republican Party, Chairman, 2008-2010• Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee, 2008• Southeast Regional Director, Young Republican National Federation, 2006-2008• City of Sanford Charter Review Committee, 2007• Seminole County Planning & Zoning Commission, Vice Chairman, 2005-2007
RepublicanDistrict 28District Office:
Suite 208114 West First StreetSanford 32771-1273407-302-4800
Capitol Office:218 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5028
Jason T. Brodeur
House - 61
• Seminole County Young Republicans, President, 2005-2007• Florida Blue Key, 1997
Highlights:• Florida Federation of Young Republicans, Building Bridges Award• Sanford Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow• Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise, 2011, 2012• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2012• Seminole County Bar Association and Legal Aid Society, Legislator of the Year, 2012• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2011• Sanford Rotary Club, GSE Award, 2006-2007
Committee Membership:• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee• Government Operations Subcommittee, Chair• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight• Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining• Select Committee on Gaming• State Affairs Committee
House - 62
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MidwayOccupation: InsuranceSpouse: Mary Bernhardt of Shreveport, LouisianaChildren: Julie Giles, Jason Broxson, Juddsen Broxson, Marian Jill TestonGrandchildren: Alexandria, Emmie, Gavin, Grayson, LiamEducation: Milton High School; Pensacola State College; Evangel University, B.S., 1971Born: March 10, 1949, Pensacola, FloridaHistorical: Father, mother, and brother former Sheriffs of Santa Rosa County; John R. Broxson,
brother, Florida House of Representatives, 1962-1963, Florida Senate, 1966-1972, Santa Rosa County Commissioner
Religious Affiliation: Assembly of GodRecreational Interests: fishing, golf, softball
Affiliations:• Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce• Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Commerce• Gulf Breeze Sertoma Club• Jay Area Chamber of Commerce• Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce• Optimist Club of Gulf Breeze• Pace Area Chamber of Commerce• Rotary Club• Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce
Highlights:• Florida Association of Counties, County Champion, 2012
RepublicanDistrict 3District Office:
Pensacola State College Milton CampusBuilding 4000, Room 4013, 5988 Highway 90Milton 32583-1713850-626-3113
Capitol Office:400 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5003
Douglas Vaughn Broxson"Doug"
House - 63
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Economic Affairs Committee• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee• Joint Administrative Procedures Committee• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
House - 64
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Lehigh AcresOccupation: Real Estate AppraiserSpouse: Yvonne Medina of Hereford, TexasChildren: AvaEducation: Florida Gulf Coast University, B.A., History, 2001-2004Born: August 12, 1981, Gainesville, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Church of Christ
Affiliations:• SFWMD, WRAC Lake Okeechobee, 2007-2009• Lee County Charter Review Committee, 2008
RepublicanDistrict 79District Office:
Building A15191 Homestead RoadLehigh Acres 33971-9749239-694-0161
Capitol Office:218 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5079
Matthew H. Caldwell"Matt"
House - 65
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee, Chair• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee• Select Committee on Claim Bills• State Affairs Committee
House - 66
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MiamiOccupation: Registered NurseSpouse: Hubert Campbell of JamaicaChildren: Ryan Campbell, Cindy Alexandra Campbell, Jason Campbell, Lorha Campbell,
Gregory CampbellEducation: SOD Nursing School, B.A., 1977-1981Born: May 19, 1957, Cap-Haitian, HaitiMoved to Florida: 1981Religious Affiliation: Seventh-Day AdventistRecreational Interests: jogging, reading, singing, walking
Affiliations:• A Fair Democratic• Advocate for PTA/PTSA of Miami-Dade School Board• Barry University Advisory Council• Christian Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (CCADA)• Christian Family Coalition (CFC)• Citizens' Coalition for Public Schools• Community Action Agency serving Broward to Key West• Democratic Black Caucus of Florida• Greater Miami Chapter• Greater North Miami Chamber of Commerce• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami• Haitian-American Democratic Club• Haitian American Nurses Association of Florida (H.A.N.A.)• Healthcare Forum Agency for Home Care Association
DemocratDistrict 108District Office:
Suite 3099999 North East 2nd AvenueMiami Shores 33138-2346305-795-1210
Capitol Office:1101 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5108
Daphne D. Campbell
House - 67
• Jewish Community Services (JCS) of South Florida• Largest Facebook Group of Haitians• LOCAL 1991 NOMI Kids & Democracy• Miami-Dade Chapter, Chamber of Commerce• Miami-Dade College Democrats• Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation• NAACP-NWACP• National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHA)• National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)• National Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW)• Ron Brown Democratic Leadership Council• Safespace (Serving Victims of Domestic Violence)• The Caribbean American Democratic Club• Tim Hardaway Foundation & Andy Cup Voice to Voiceless• The Jamaica Nurses' Association of Florida (JNAF)• SEIU, former member
Highlights:• AMI Kids Miami-Dade, Award Certificate of Appreciation, 2011-2012• Christian Family Coalition, Friend of the Family Award, Recognition for common sense
family values, November 2012, Recognition for 100% voting record session, 2011• ICABA, 100 Most Accomplished Black Entrepreneurs and Community Leaders, 2012• Latin University of Theology, The Degree of Honorary Doctor of Divinity, 2012• Latin University of Theology, The Honorary Professorship Award, 2012• Unsung Heroes, Activist Award, 2012• WOW, Women That Transcend, Recognition Award, 2012• All Nations Community Service, Legislator of the Year Recognition Award, 2011• Miami 1st Haitian Church of God, Honorary Recognition Award, 2011• Ebenezer Christian Academy and Full Gospel Assembly of Miami, Award of Appreciation,
2010
Committee Membership:• Government Operations Subcommittee• Health Quality Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee• Judiciary Committee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee, Democratic Ranking Member
House - 68
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MaitlandOccupation: Public School TeacherSpouse: Eric DentelChildren: Wyatt, CarolineEducation: Chamberlain High School, diploma, 1986; Vanderbilt University, B.S., Elementary
Education, 1986-1990; University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, M.Ed., Literacy Studies, 1992-1993; University of Florida, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, 1997-2001
Born: Tampa, FloridaHistorical: Betty Castor, mother, former President of USF, Florida Commissioner of Education,
State Senate Pro Tempore; Don Castor, father, retired Hillsborough County Judge; Sam Bell, stepfather, former Florida Representative from Volusia County; Kathy Castor, sister, U.S. Representative, District 14, from Hillsborough County; Frank Castor, brother, West Palm Beach County Judge
Religious Affiliation: United Church of ChristRecreational Interests: birding, Florida history, politics, reading, spending time with family
and friends, travelAffiliations:
• Dommerich Elementary School and Maitland Middle School, PTA member• Girl Scouts of Citrus Council, volunteer• League of Women Voters, Orange County• Orange County Regional History Center, Education Committee Chair, board member• Horizons Girls Club, Gainesville, founder, 1996-1998• Dommerich Elementary School Advisory Council, past member• Junior League of Greater Orlando, past Public Affairs Committee Chair, past member
DemocratDistrict 30District Office:
696 North Maitland AvenueMaitland 32751-4423407-659-4818
Capitol Office:1401 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5030
Karen Castor Dentel
House - 69
Committee Membership:• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee• Education Appropriations Subcommittee• K-12 Subcommittee
House - 70
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Deerfield BeachOccupation: Retired EducatorChildren: Vincent Leonard Clarke, Veronica Rose ClarkeEducation: New York City Community College, A.A., 1968; Brooklyn College, B.S., 1973;
Adelphi University, Master's Degree, 1979Born: October 24, 1940, Delray Beach, FloridaRecreational Interests: dancing, reading, sewing, singing, swimming
Other Public Service:• American Cancer Society, 2005-present• Broward County Community Development Committee• Broward County Planning Council, 2000-2005• City Commissioner, Deerfield Beach, Florida, 1993-2005• Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, 1993-2005• Florida League of Cities, Board of Directors, 1999-2005• Broward League of Cities, President, 2002-2003• National League of Cities, Board of Directors, 1996• New York City School Teacher, 1979-1985• Elected School Board member, New York City, District 18, 1980-1983
Affiliations:• American Association of University Women, Women's Issues Chair for Florida, 1987-present• Carl J. Nixon Mango Festival, Inc., board member, 1986-present• Common Highlands Homeowners Association, charter member, 1987-present• Deerfield Chamber of Commerce, 1993-present• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 1979-present• J.M. Unit Boys & Girls Club, board member
DemocratDistrict 92District Office:
Pompano Beach City Hall100 West Atlantic BoulevardPompano Beach 33060-6099954-786-4848
Capitol Office:1101 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5092
Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed"Gwyn"
House - 71
• Kiwanis of Deerfield West, 1995-present• North Broward Hospital Community Primary Care, 2003-present• North Broward Hospital District, Community Relations Council, 1998-present• The International Women's Leadership Association
Highlights:• Greater Fort Lauderdale Democratic Club Legislator of the Year, 2012• ICABA 100 Most Accomplished Caribbean Americans, 2012• Keynote Speaker Award for Everest University Spring Commencement, 2012• The Latino American Who's Who, 2012• Greater Deerfield Beach Democratic Club, Award in Recognition of Faithful and Unyielding
Commitment to Public Service, 2010• Hermon AME, Award for Outstanding Service to the Community, 2010• American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Deerfield Beach/Lighthouse Point Relay, Certificate
of Appreciation, 2009• Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, Certificate of Appreciation for Commitment and
Dedication as speaker for the First Annual Women's Professional Day, 2009• Broward College, Award in Appreciation of Support During the 2009 Legislative Session• Carl J. Nixon Mango Festival, Inc., Real Fathers Real Men Banquet, sponsor, 2009• Certificate of Appreciation for Addressing the Dolphin Democrats Membership, 2009• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Social Action
Service & Leadership, 2009• Democratic Women's Club of Northeast Broward, for an Exceptional First Year Legislative
Session and Outstanding Service to the 92nd District, 2009
Committee Membership:• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee• Health & Human Services Committee• K-12 Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Select Committee on Claim Bills, Co-Chair• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member
House - 72
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Lake MaryOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Christy Clelland of Crestview, FloridaChildren: Emma, PatrickEducation: Seminole Community College, A.S., Fire Science Technology, 1992-1994;
University of Central Florida, B.A., Political Science, 1998-2001; Florida A&M University College of Law, Juris Doctor, 2002-2005
Born: December 18, 1963, Washington, D.C.Moved to Florida: 1974Religious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: pick-up basketball, reading, working out
Other Public Service:• City of Longwood Fire Department, 1983-2008
Affiliations:• American Cancer Society, Board of Directors
DemocratDistrict 29District Office:
Suite 201300 North Ronald Reagan BoulevardLongwood 32750-4162407-262-7423
Capitol Office:1301 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5029
Michael Philip Clelland"Mike"
House - 73
Committee Membership:• Civil Justice Subcommittee• Criminal Justice Subcommittee• Economic Affairs Committee• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee• Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
House - 74
Speaker pro tempore
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives on June 14, 2005, reelected subsequently• Bay County Legislative Delegation, Chair, 2006-present• Deputy Majority Whip, 2006-2008• K-12 Education Committee, Vice Chair, 2007• Postsecondary Education Committee, Chair, 2007
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MariannaOccupation: TeacherSpouse: Representative David Coley (deceased)Children: Kristin, Vance, HunterEducation: Chipola Junior College, 1980-1981; Florida State University, degree in English
Education, 1984Born: March 15, 1961, Blountstown, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Christian
Affiliations:• Florida Cancer Control & Research Advisory Council (C-CRAB)• Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)• Florida State University – Panama City Blue Ribbon Committee• Local school parent volunteer• North Florida Research & Education Center (NFREC)• Golson School Advisory Board, past member• Stopover House, Board of Directors, early 1990s
Highlights:• She began her teaching career in Thomasville, Georgia. However, she has taught in Jackson
County since 1985. She began teaching at Malone High School in 1985 where she remained
RepublicanDistrict 5District Office:
Administration Building, Room 186Chipola College, 3094 Indian CircleMarianna 32446-1701850-718-0047
Capitol Office:418 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5005
Marti Coley
House - 75
until 1989. She then moved to the college level and has taught college prep English classes at Chipola College for the last 16 years.
• American Cancer Society, Florida Division's 2010 Legislator of the Year in the Florida House of Representatives
• Moffitt Momentum Award, 2010• Association of Builders & Contractors, Inc. (ABC) – Friend of Free Enterprise Award, 2008,
2009• AFSCME Florida Legislative Champion Award – June 7, 2008, For Outstanding Leadership on
Behalf of Florida's Public Servants• Christian Coalition of Florida Faith and Family Award – August 16, 2008, Recognition for
100% voting record with the Christian Coalition during the 2008 session• Florida Chamber of Commerce – 2008 Honor Roll• Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association – 2008 Legislative Award• Florida State University Appreciation Award – 2007, For extraordinary service in the historic
acquisition of the First District Appellate Courthouse addition to the Florida State University College of Law
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee
House - 76
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Polk CityOccupation: Agribusiness, Real Estate SalesSpouse: Linda Weatherford of LakelandChildren: Jerad, BeauEducation: Polk State College; Florida State University; Leadership Lakeland, 1991-1992Born: June 12, 1959, Lakeland, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: cooking, exploring back roads, fishing, hunting, reading
Other Public Service:• Florida Association of Counties, board member• Lakeland Area Mass Transit District• Myregion.org, Polk County Representative• Polk Transportation Planning Organization• Southwest Florida Water Management District, Governing Board member, 2005-2012• Polk County Commissioner, elected, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000
Affiliations:• National Rif le Association• Polk County Cattlemen's Association• Polk County Farm Bureau• Polk Taxpayers League
RepublicanDistrict 39District Office:
108 West Polk StreetAuburndale 33823-3428863-968-5666
Capitol Office:1302 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5039
Neil Combee
House - 77
Committee Membership:• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee• Government Operations Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee• State Affairs Committee
House - 78
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Land O' LakesOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Anne CorcoranChildren: Katherine, Jack, Caroline, Luke, William Major, EvangelineEducation: St. Leo College, B.A., 1989; Regent University, J.D., 1996Military Service: Served U.S. Naval ReserveBorn: March 16, 1965Moved to Florida: 1976Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian
RepublicanDistrict 37District Office:
Suite 10117953 Hunting Bow CircleLutz 33558-5375813-792-5177
Capitol Office:214 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5037
Richard Corcoran
House - 79
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Health & Human Services Committee, Chair• Rules & Calendar Committee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act), Chair
House - 80
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Merritt IslandOccupation: Real Estate Broker/AgribusinessmanSpouse: Kristen Brown Crisafulli of Rockledge, FloridaChildren: Carly, KennedyEducation: Brevard Community College, A.A.; University of Central Florida, B.A.Born: July 26, 1971, Rockledge, FloridaHistorical: Doyle E. Carlton, cousin, Governor of Florida, 1929-1933; Vassar B. Carlton,
grandfather, Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, 1969-1974Religious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: baseball, fishing, football, golf, hunting, outdoors with the family
Other Public Service:• Brevard County Soil & Water Conservation, Supervisor, 1998-2002
Affiliations:• Brevard County Farm Bureau, President, 2003-2005, Director, 1996-2004, 2006-present• Brevard Delegation, Chair• Orange County Delegation, Chair, 2011• Leadership Brevard, past graduate, 1998, past program committee member, 1999-2000
Highlights:• Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business, 2012• Associated Industries of Florida, "A" Rating, 2011• Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association, Public Servant of the Year Award, 2011• Florida Cattlemen's Association, Legislator of the Year, 2011• Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll, 2009-2011• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2009-2011
RepublicanDistrict 51District Office:
Suite 1082460 North Courtenay ParkwayMerritt Island 32953-4193321-449-5111
Capitol Office:418 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5051
Steve Crisafulli
House - 81
• Florida Farm Bureau, Distinguished Advocate Award, 2011• Florida Farm Bureau, Legislator of the Year, 2011• Florida Forestry Association, Legislator of the Year, 2011• Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscapers Association, Legislator of the Year, 2011• Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Legislative Award, 2011• Foundation for Florida's Future, "A" Rating, 2010-2011• The American Conservative Union, "Defender of Liberty" Award, 2011• Associated Builders & Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise, 2009-2010• Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business Award, 2010• Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2010• Florida Home Builders Association, Friend of Housing, 2010• Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Legislative Award, 2010• LEAD Brevard, 4 Under 40 Award, 2010• Florida Farm Bureau, President's Award, 2005
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee, Vice Chair• State Affairs Committee, Chair
House - 82
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives on February 23, 2010, reelected subsequently• Democratic Deputy Whip, 2010-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TampaOccupation: Optician/Healthcare ExecutiveSpouse: Dr. Stephen RifkinChildren: Ana Cruz, Raymond "Nick" Cruz, Stephen Rifkin, Laura McCauleyGrandchildren: Madison McCauley, Peter McCauley, Teresa McCauleyEducation: Hillsborough Community College, Opticianry Dispensing, 1977Born: July 7, 1956, Tampa, FloridaReligious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: gourmet cooking, tarpon fishing, watercolor, writing
Affiliations:• FBI Citizens' Academy Alumni• Hillsborough Community College Alumni Foundation• NAACP• National Association of Latino Elected Officials• Tampa Latin Chamber of Commerce• West Tampa Chamber of Commerce• Women In Government• Hillsborough County Democratic Hispanic Caucus, past Chair• Paint Your Heart Out Tampa, past board member• United Way Campaign CIGNA Healthcare, past Corporate Chair
Highlights:• Aetna Healthcare, National Financial Account Manager• CIGNA Healthcare for Seniors Group Sales, Regional Director• CIGNA Healthcare Optical Operations, Director
DemocratDistrict 62District Office:
Suite B2221 North Himes AvenueTampa 33607-3139813-673-4673
Capitol Office:218 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5062
Janet Cruz
House - 83
• Fourth Generation Tampa/Ybor City Resident• Pearle Vision Center, owner• American Cancer Society, Freshmen Legislator of the Year Award, 2010• Community Health Charities of Florida, House Member of the Year Award, 2010• Italian Club Ladies Auxiliary, Italian American Woman of Excellence, 2010
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight• Select Committee on Gaming
House - 84
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Orange ParkOccupation: Business Owner-Insurance & Employee Benefits ConsultingSpouse: Jessica of Lewiston, MaineChildren: Beckham, FletcherEducation: Valdosta State University, B.A., Accounting, 1994; University of North Florida,
M.B.A., 2002Born: June 30, 1972, Jacksonville, FloridaHistorical: Town of Orange Park, Mayor, 2004-2005, Councilman, 2002-2008; Clay
County Charter Review Commission, Chairman, 2005-2006; Clay County Commission, Commissioner, 2008-2012, Chairman, 2009-2011
Religious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: attending sporting events, boating, jogging, spending time with
familyAffiliations:
• Borland-Groover Clinic Foundation, board member• Boys & Girls Clubs of North Florida, board member• Jacksonville Association of Health Underwriters• Leadership Florida, Class of XXVI• Orange Park Medical Center, Board of Trustees• North Florida Transportation Planning Organization, board member, 2008-2012• Clay County YMCAs, Chairman, 2004-2005, past board member
RepublicanDistrict 18District Office:
Suite 2580 Wells RoadOrange Park 32073-2979904-278-5761
Capitol Office:1102 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5018
W. Travis Cummings
House - 85
Committee Membership:• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee• Economic Affairs Committee• Government Operations Subcommittee• Health & Human Services Committee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 86
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TampaOccupation: EducatorSpouse: Linda Danish of Milwaukee, WisconsinChildren: Richard Michael, Lisa Michelle, Michael JeffreyGrandchildren: Raimund Clement, Serene MederaEducation: City University of New York, Earth and Environmental Sciences with Secondary
Education, 1976Born: February 15, 1954, New York, New YorkHistorical: Representative Danish's father, Jacob "Jack" Danish, was a decorated World War II
veteran who also served as the Jewish War Veterans Post Commander. Also, an uncle, Gregory Olsen, was able to journey in 2005 aboard the Russian Soyuz Rocket to the International Space Station and conduct several science experiments.
Moved to Florida: 1977Religious Affiliation: JewishRecreational Interests: kayaking, swimming, tennis, travel
Affiliations:• Beth Am Men's Club, 1995-present• Florida Education Association, 1993-present• Hillsborough County Teachers Association, Representative, 1994-2012, Captain of Program
Sales Outback Bowls, 1995-2012, Senior Building Representative, 1996-2012, Team Leader, 2007-2010, 2012, Supervisor of Program Sales for Super Bowls, 1987, 1991, 2003-2011, member, 1984-present
• Little League of Cambria Heights, New York, coach/manager, 1974
DemocratDistrict 63District Office:
3246 Cove Bend DriveTampa 33613-2752813-910-3269
Capitol Office:1401 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5063
Mark Danish
House - 87
Highlights:• Top Science School Teacher, 2004• Strategic Care Insurance, Top Sales, 1990-1992
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee• Economic Affairs Committee• Education Committee• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee
House - 88
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• Deputy Majority Whip, appointed, March 10, 2011
Biographical Information:City of Residence: JacksonvilleOccupation: Executive Director of Northeast Florida Builders AssociationSpouse: Rebekah Pendleton of Boulder, ColoradoChildren: Alivia, Caroline, Christian, GabeEducation: Maranatha Baptist Bible College, B.S.Born: January 15, 1973, South Bend, IndianaMoved to Florida: 1979Religious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: fishing, golf, hunting, time with family
Other Public Service:• Jacksonville City Council, member, 2003-2010, President, 2007-2008
Affiliations:• Boselli Foundation, board member, appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Impact
Fee Committee• Builders Care program through Northeast Florida Builders Association• Emergency Pregnancy Services, Board of Directors• Northeast Florida Builders Association, Executive Officer• Trinity Rescue Mission Women and Children's Shelter, Board of Directors• West Jacksonville Civic Association, Board of Directors
Highlights:• Jacksonville Port Authority, liaison• Seaport Airport Committee, Chair• Charles D. Webb Award, 2004-2005, the City Council's most prestigious internal honor
RepublicanDistrict 15District Office:
Suite 13D4000 St. Johns AvenueJacksonville 32205-9358904-381-6011
Capitol Office:204 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5015
Daniel Davis
House - 89
Committee Membership:• Civil Justice Subcommittee• Economic Affairs Committee• Select Committee on Claim Bills• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee, Chair
House - 90
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Miami-Dade CountyOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Therese Marie Diaz of Miami, FloridaChildren: Dominick Jose Diaz, Christian Manuel DiazEducation: University of Miami, B.A., English/Political Science, 1998-2002, Student
Government President, Iron Arrow Honor Society, Order of Omega National Honor Society, Board of Directors; Columbia University, J.D., 2002-2005, Student Senate Parliamentarian, American Bar Association Governance Commission, American Review of International Arbitration, Senior Editor
Born: January 16, 1980, Miami, FloridaRecreational Interests: reading, spending time with family, sports, travel
Other Public Service:• Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation, Vice-Chairman, 2011-present• Community & Military Affairs Subcommittee, Vice-Chair, 2011-2012• Coral Gables Community Relations Board, 2001-2002
Affiliations:• American Bar Association, Governance Commission, 2003-2005, House of Delegates, 2006-
2010, member, 2003-present• CHARLEE Homes for Children, Chair of Nominating Committee, 2008-2010, member,
2006-present• Cuban American Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2007-2009, member, 2003-present• St. Brendan High School Alumni Association, President, 2008-present, member, 2005-present• Miami Fellows Initiative, member, 2008-2010• American Red Cross of Greater Miami, Speakers Bureau, 2005-2009
RepublicanDistrict 116District Office:
7901 Southwest 24th StreetMiami 33155-6524305-442-6800
Capitol Office:400 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5116
Jose Felix Diaz
House - 91
Highlights:• Cuban American Bar Association, Presidential Award, 2012• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2011, 2012• Florida Association for Insurance Reform, Outstanding Legislator, 2012• The American Conservative Union, Defender of Liberty, 2011, 2012• Voices for Children Foundation, Most Valuable Protectors (MVP) Leadership Award, 2012• Our Kids of Miami-Dade County, Outstanding Legislator, 2011• Super Lawyers magazine, Rising Star, 2010, 2011, 2012• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Top 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of Miami-Dade County,
2009• Florida Trend, Florida's Legal Elite Top "Up and Comers", 2009• Minority Chamber of Commerce, Young Professional of the Year, 2009
Committee Membership:• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee• Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight• Regulatory Affairs Committee• Select Committee on Gaming
House - 92
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: HialeahOccupation: School AdministratorSpouse: Jennifer Diaz of Hialeah, FloridaChildren: Dominic, MadisonEducation: St. Thomas University, Florida, B.A., Human Resources, 1990-1994, Varsity
Baseball; Nova Southeastern University, M.S., Educational Leadership, 1997-1998Born: March 2, 1973, Hialeah, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Roman CatholicRecreational Interests: boating, fishing
Affiliations:• Hialeah Miami Lakes Republican Club, President, 2011-2012, current member• Republican Party of Florida, State Committeeman, 2012
RepublicanDistrict 103District Office:
Suite 10417680 Northwest 78th AvenueHialeah 33015-3667
Capitol Office:1003 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5103
Manny Diaz, Jr.
House - 93
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee• Education Committee• Health Quality Subcommittee• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee• K-12 Subcommittee
House - 94
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: St. PetersburgOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Mary Rachel Dudley of Chelsea, MassachusettsChildren: Devin, Mady, QuinnEducation: St. Petersburg College, A.A., 1978; Florida State University, B.S., Speech
Communication, 1978-1980, Intramural Track & Field, Newman Club; Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 1984-1987, Student Bar Association (President)
Born: May 30, 1954, Boston, MassachusettsHistorical: Florida House Representative George Sheldon, Legislative Assistant, 1980; House
Governmental Operations Committee, Legislative Analyst, 1980-1984; Bill Dudley, uncle, is currently serving in a second term on the St. Petersburg City Council, William Cramer Congressional Appointee, 1965-1966, U.S. Capital Police Force
Moved to Florida: 1959Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: biking, fishing, hunting, marathon running, sailing
Affiliations:• Pinellas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, President, 2003, current member• St. Paul's Catholic Church• Tiger Bay• YMCA• Knights of Columbus, past member
DemocratDistrict 68District Office:
Suite 3003637 4th Street NorthSt. Petersburg 33704-1336727-552-2747/727-552-2748
Capitol Office:1401 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5068
Dwight Richard Dudley
House - 95
Committee Membership:• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 96
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Cape CoralOccupation: Real Estate BrokerEducation: Florida Gulf Coast University, A.A., 2003; University of Florida, B.A. in
Economics, minor in Business Administration, Pre-Medicine, 2005Born: May 22, 1983, Cape Coral, FloridaReligious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: boating, fishing, fitness
Affiliations:• AMIkids Southwest Florida, Board of Directors• Bishop Verot High School, Advancement Board• Cape 912• Cape Coral Association of Realtors• Cape Coral Civic Association• Cape Coral Construction Industry Association• Cape Coral Council for Progress• Cape Coral Republican Club• Chamber of Commerce of Cape Coral• Lee County Republican Executive Committee, Strategic Planning Committee• Sault Sainte Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians• Leadership Cape Coral, Class of 2011
RepublicanDistrict 77District Office:
Suite 3101039 Southeast 9th PlaceCape Coral 33990-3131239-772-1291
Capitol Office:1302 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5077
Dane Eagle
House - 97
Committee Membership:• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee• Criminal Justice Subcommittee• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee• K-12 Subcommittee• State Affairs Committee
House - 98
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: PlantationOccupation: ConsultantEducation: Clemson University, B.S., Agricultural and Applied Economics, 2002; Florida
International University, J.D., 2012Born: February 21, Ft. Lauderdale, FloridaHistorical: Bruce Edwards, father, Plantation City Councilman, 1997-2005; Ted Edwards,
uncle, Orange County Commissioner, 1996-2004, 2010-present; Dr. Charles Edwards, great-cousin, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner, appointed by President Richard M. Nixon, 1969-1973, and later Assistant Secretary of Health in the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1975
Religious Affiliation: JewishOther Public Service:
• City of Plantation Planning and Zoning Board, 2011-2012Affiliations:
• Broward County Farm Bureau• Davie Democratic Club• Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce• Hadassah• Les Dames d'Escoffier• Old Davie School Historical Museum• Plantation Democratic Club• Soroptimist International Club of Davie• St. Thomas Aquinas High School Alumni Association• Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El• West Broward Democratic Club
DemocratDistrict 98District Office:
777 Sawgrass Corporate ParkwaySunrise 33325-6256954-838-1371
Capitol Office:1402 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5098
Katie A. Edwards
House - 99
Highlights:• City of Homestead, Certificate of Appreciation, November 2009• Commissioner Katy Sorenson, Proclamation of Katie Edwards Day, November 2009• Florida House of Representative Dwight Bullard, Certificate of Appreciation, November 2009• Miami-Dade County Farmworker Jobs and Education Project Award, November 2009• Dade County Farm Bureau Hall of Honor, April 2008• Florida Senator Larcenia Bullard, Tribute, April 2008• United States House of Representatives, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart, recognition, tribute
from the f loor, and a f lag f lown over the Capitol, April 2007• American Agri-Women LEAVEN Award, President's Award, November 2006• Florida House of Representatives, Representative Juan Zapata, Tribute, January 2005• Homestead/Florida City Chamber of Commerce's Agriculturist of the Year, January 2005• Miami-Dade County Commission, Proclamation, February 2005
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee• Health & Human Services Committee
House - 100
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012• Florida Senate, 2002-2012• Florida House of Representatives, 1994-2002
Biographical Information:City of Residence: New Port RicheyOccupation: Director of Public Affairs/Florida Hospital – Tampa Bay RegionEducation: St. Petersburg Junior College, 1987-1990Born: June 11, 1958, Long Island, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1971Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: golf, tennis
Other Public Service:• President Pro Tempore of the Florida Senate, 2008-2010• Majority Leader of the Florida House, 2000-2001
Affiliations:• American Cancer Society, board member, Income Development, Chair• Knights of Columbus• Life Skills of Pasco, board member• St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church• West Pasco Youth Soccer Association, past coach and sponsor
RepublicanDistrict 36District Office:
8217 Massachusetts AvenueNew Port Richey 34653-3111727-848-5885
Capitol Office:412 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5036
Mike Fasano
House - 101
Committee Membership:• Health & Human Services Committee• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee• Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, Chair• State Affairs Committee• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
House - 102
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Fort MyersOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Richard D. DeBoest of Fort Myers, FloridaChildren: Alexander "Zan" Dawes, Olivia DearbornEducation: Hollins University, B.A.; Nova Southeastern University, J.D.Born: October 8, 1960, Dallas, TexasMoved to Florida: 1987Religious Affiliation: EpiscopalRecreational Interests: golfing, hunting, traveling
Affiliations:• American Heart Association, Executive Leadership• Betty Allen Ovarian Cancer Foundation, founding board member• Fort Myers Women's Community Club, board member• Lee County Association for Women Lawyers (LCAWL), board member• PACE Center for Girls
RepublicanDistrict 78District Office:
Suite 2082120 Main StreetFort Myers 33901-3010239-533-2440
Capitol Office:1302 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5078
Heather Dawes Fitzenhagen
House - 103
Committee Membership:• Education Appropriations Subcommittee• Healthy Families Subcommittee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
House - 104
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives on February 27, 2007, reelected subsequently• Deputy Whip, December 9, 2008-August 24, 2009
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Gulf BreezeOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Carol Ann Ford of Little Rock, ArkansasChildren: David, Doug, ClayGrandchildren: Nelson, Meredith, Sarah, Ellen, Mary, Bryce, Brayden, Brody, NatalieEducation: University of Arkansas, B.A., Finance, J.D., Law; Shippensburg University, M.S.,
Public AdministrationMilitary Service: U.S. Army, Infantry, retired, 1988; Germany, 1980-1983, 1986-1988; mixed
Active, Army Reserve, National Guard, 1955-1988, Private to ColonelBorn: Wynne, ArkansasReligious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: travel
Other Public Service:• Gulf Breeze City Council, 1990-2007, Mayor Pro Tempore, 2000-2007• Arkansas Constitutional Convention Delegate, 1978-1979• Arkansas Pulaski County Special School District Board, 1977-1979• Arkansas House of Representatives, 1975-1976
Affiliations:• American Legion• Arkansas Bar Association, 1978-present• Florida Bar Association, 1988-present• Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce, board member, 1988, current member• Gulf Breeze Rotary Club, 2003-present• Military Officers Association of America
RepublicanDistrict 2District Office:
1804 West Garden StreetPensacola 32502-4418850-595-5550
Capitol Office:303 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5002
Clay Ford
House - 105
• National Rif le Association, patron, life member• Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce• Florida League of Cities, 1990-2007, President, 2004-2005
Highlights:• Florida Family Council, "Defender of Family" Award• ARC of Florida, Representative of the Year Award, 2010• Associated Builders and Contractors, "Friend of Free Enterprise", 2008, 2009• Florida Chamber "A" Honor Roll, 2007, 2008, 2009• Christian Coalition, Faith and Family Award, 2008• Florida Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Legislator of the Year, 2008
Committee Membership:• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee, Chair• Judiciary Committee• Regulatory Affairs Committee• Rules & Calendar Committee
House - 106
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently• Legislative Aide, 2000-2002
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MiamiOccupation: Land Use ConsultantSpouse: Ethel FresenChildren: Adrian, Julian, PaulinaEducation: Florida State University, B.S.Born: June 9, 1976, Miami, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Catholic
Other Public Service:• Beacon Council, board member• Blue Ribbon Committee on Workforce Housing• Children's Home Society, board member• School Concurrency Task Force• Educational Facilities Benefit District, past Chair• Republican Party of Miami-Dade, past Chair
RepublicanDistrict 114District Office:
Suite 16080 Bird RoadMiami 33155-5249305-663-2011
Capitol Office:222 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5114
Erik Fresen
House - 107
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Chair• Government Operations Subcommittee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee
House - 108
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: JacksonvilleOccupation: Nonprofit President/ConsultantSpouse: Latasha Garrison of Jacksonville, FloridaChildren: Rejenald, Zoie, GarrisonEducation: University of North Florida, B.A., Communications, 1994-1997, College
Democrats, African American Student Union, Political Science ClubBorn: April 4, 1975, Jacksonville, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: basketball, reading
Other Public Service:• Jacksonville City Council, youngest elected member in city's history, 1999-2007
Affiliations:• Ability Housing of Northeast Florida, Board of Directors, 2007-present• Greater Jacksonville Communities, Board of Directors, 2007-present• Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA)• United Negro College Fund, North Florida Advisory Board, 2009-present• Grace and Truth CDC, Board of Directors, 2006-2009• Museum of Science and History (MOSH), Board of Directors, 2000-2009• Leadership Florida, Class of XXII, 2004• INROADS Jacksonville, Inc., Alumnus, 1997
DemocratDistrict 13District Office:
Suite 402101 East Union StreetJacksonville 32202-3065904-353-2180
Capitol Office:1401 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5013
Reggie Fullwood
House - 109
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Economic Affairs Committee• Education Committee• Government Operations Subcommittee• Select Committee on Gaming• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
House - 110
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives on April 13, 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Fort Walton BeachOccupation: AttorneyEducation: Florida State University, B.S., 2000-2003; College of William and Mary, J.D., 2004-
2007Born: May 7, 1982, Hollywood, FloridaHistorical: Don Gaetz, father, Florida Senate, 2006-present, Senate President, 2012-2014Religious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: fishing, golf, spending time with family
Affiliations:• AMIkids, Emerald Coast, board member• Destin Chamber of Commerce• Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce• Navarre Chamber of Commerce• Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce• Okaloosa Walton Bar Association
RepublicanDistrict 4District Office:
1188 Eglin ParkwayShalimar 32579-1227850-833-9328
Capitol Office:417 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5004
Matt Gaetz
House - 111
Committee Membership:• Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Chair• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee• Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining• Judiciary Committee• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee• Select Committee on Gaming
House - 112
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently• Minority Leader pro tempore, 2010-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Hallandale BeachOccupation: BusinessmanSpouse: Ava ParkerChildren: Avis Williams, Joseph Gibbons, Jr., Stacey Simmons, Charles Gibbons, Bailey
Mildred, Parker JosephGrandchildren: Drew Williams, Veronica Williams, Joseph Gibbons III, Harold "Donnie"
Simmons, Kaleb SimmonsEducation: Calvin College, B.A., General Studies; John Jay College of Criminal Justice, M.P.A.Born: September 23, 1948, New York, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1994Religious Affiliation: African Methodist EpiscopalRecreational Interests: baseball, basketball, boating, fishing, football, golf, swimming
Other Public Service:• Broward County School Board, WMBE, Advisory Council• Broward League of Cities, Vice Chair, Diversity Committee• Broward County Planning Council, 2004-2006• City of Hallandale Beach, City Commissioner, 2003-2006
Affiliations:• African American Success Foundation, Board of Directors, 2003-present• Areawide Council on Aging, board member, 2005-present• Aventura Marketing Council• Future Foundation, Board of Directors, 2003-present• Hallandale Beach-Aventura Rotary Club, President, 2006-2007, 2003-present• Hallandale Beach Democratic Club, 1st Vice President, 2004-present, member, 2002-present
DemocratDistrict 100District Office:
Suite 203, Pembroke Park Town Hall3150 Southwest 52nd AvenuePembroke Park 33023-5413954-893-5006
Capitol Office:212 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5100
Joseph A. Gibbons"Joe"
House - 113
• Hallandale High School Alumni & Friends Association, Executive Board, 2006-present, member (Assistant Chaplain), 2003-present
• Henderson Mental Health, Board of Directors, 2005-present• Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, 2005-present• Holocaust Documentation and Education Center, board member, 2005-present• Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce, 2005-present• Anchor Bay Club Condominium, President, 2005-2007, Board of Directors, 2001-2008• CALL (Community Association Legislative Lobbyists), President, 2004, Executive Board
Committee, 2006• Hallandale Beach Neighborhood Improvement Corporation, Board of Directors, 2003-2006
Highlights:• Chivas Regal Young Entrepreneur Award• Gibbons Consulting Group, Inc., President• IBM 100% Club Presidency• Nation's Business magazine, cover• NERData Products, Toronto, Canada• SBA Minority Small Business Person of the Year• White House Conference of Small Business, congressional appointee• Magnetic Imaging Supplies, Inc., former President• Florida Legislative Black Caucus, Chairman, 2008
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee, Democratic Ranking Member• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee• Economic Affairs Committee• Health & Human Services Committee• Health Innovation Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Joint Legislative Budget Commission• Select Committee on Gaming
House - 114
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently• Deputy Whip, December 9, 2008-August 24, 2009
Biographical Information:City of Residence: HialeahOccupation: CAC Florida Medical Center; Business Development LeaderSpouse: Barbara "Barbie" Gonzalez of Hialeah, FloridaChildren: Evan Mathew, Ethan Angel, Sianna NicoleEducation: Miami-Dade College, Business Management and Administration, 1992Born: November 9, 1969, Cardenas, Matanzas, CubaMoved to Florida: 1971Religious Affiliation: Roman CatholicRecreational Interests: boating, football, softball, swimming
Other Public Service:• Hialeah City Councilman, 1999, reelected 2003• City of Hialeah Water and Sewer Department Board, 1998
Affiliations:• Federal Action Strike Team (FAST)• Florida League of Cities, Board of Directors, 1999-present• Kiwanis Club of Flamingo Hialeah, past President, past Vice President, past Treasurer, current
member• Legislative Committee on Intergovernmental Relations, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush• Miami-Dade County League of Cities, past board member, past Treasurer, past 2nd Vice
President, past 1st Vice President, current President• Municipal Finance & Taxation• Municipal Loan Council, Executive Committee
RepublicanDistrict 111District Office:
10001 Northwest 87th AvenueHialeah Gardens 33016-1901305-364-3066
Capitol Office:422 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5111
Eduardo Gonzalez"Eddy"
House - 115
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Health Quality Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee, Chair
House - 116
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TitusvilleOccupation: Road ContractorSpouse: Evelyn Watson of TennesseeChildren: Travis, LindseyGrandchildren: Holden, MarissaEducation: Florida State University, B.S., 1973-1975Born: February 16, 1951, Marianna, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Baptist—First Baptist Church of CocoaRecreational Interests: family and grandchildren, fishing, golf, hunting
Other Public Service:• Canaveral Port Authority, Chairman, 2006-2010, elected, 2002-2010
Affiliations:• Civilian Military Council, 2002-present• Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce, 1988-present• Melbourne Hunting and Fishing Club, 1988-present• East Orange County Chamber of Commerce, 2012• Titusvillle Chamber of Commerce, 2012• Brevard Economic Development Council, 2002-2010
Highlights:• Florida Home Builders Association, Champion of Housing A+ Award, 2012• Florida Physical Therapy Association, President's Service Award, 2012• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2011• Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Award, 2011
RepublicanDistrict 50District Office:
Suite 1C400 South StreetTitusville 32780-7610321-383-5151
Capitol Office:200 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5050
Tom Goodson
House - 117
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Civil Justice Subcommittee• Economic Affairs Committee, Vice Chair• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
House - 118
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TampaOccupation: AttorneyEducation: Auburn University, B.S., Marketing, Political Science minor, 2001-2006; Stetson
College of Law, J.D., 2006-2009Born: September 20, 1982, Tampa, FloridaHistorical: John A. Grant, Jr., father, Florida House of Representatives, 1980-1986, Florida
Senate, 1986-2000, Executive Director's Office of The Statewide Public Guardianship, U.S. Department of Education Graduate Fellow Board, appointed by former President Ronald Reagan
Religious Affiliation: ProtestantRecreational Interests: anything in the woods or on the water, Auburn football, sports
Affiliations:• Ducks Unlimited, Tampa Bay 100 Chapter, committee member, 2006-present• General H. Norman Schwarzkopf Children's Home Sporting Clays Classic, Board of Directors,
2009-present• National Rif le Association• Ybor Experience, Annual Fundraiser benefitting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Board of
Directors, 2009-2010, past member
RepublicanDistrict 64District Office:
12956 North Dale Mabry HighwayTampa 33618-2806813-265-6280
Capitol Office:405 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5064
James W. Grant"J.W."
House - 119
Committee Membership:• Criminal Justice Subcommittee• Education Committee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee• Joint Legislative Budget Commission• Select Committee on Claim Bills, Chair• State Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
House - 120
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Delray BeachOccupation: Lawyer/Reinsurance ArbitratorChildren: Mackenzie Hager, Madison HagerEducation: University of Northern Iowa, B.A., Mathematics, Secondary Mathematics
Education, 1965-1969; University of Hawaii, Honolulu, M.Ed., Educational Psychology, 1970-1972; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, J.D., 1972-1974
Born: February 6, 1947, Pipestone, MinnesotaMoved to Florida: 1990Religious Affiliation: PresbyterianRecreational Interests: golf, tennis
Other Public Service:• Assistant Attorney General, Iowa• City of Boca Raton, Vice Mayor• Commissioner of Insurance, Iowa• First Deputy Commissioner of Insurance, Iowa• Middle School Mathematics Teacher• National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), Executive Committee• Palm Beach County League of Cities, board member• School Board, West Des Moines, Iowa, elected member• U.S. Congress, Washington, D.C., Chief of Staff• Boca Raton City Council, elected member, 2002, 2004, 2006-2009
Affiliations:• Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, past Chairman of the board, Trustee, current member• Boca Raton Regional Hospital, board member since 1995, past Vice Chair of the board, current
member
RepublicanDistrict 89District Office:
Suite 1240301 Yamato RoadBoca Raton 33431-4931561-470-6607
Capitol Office:410 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5089
Bill Hager
House - 121
• Delray Chamber of Commerce• First Presbyterian Church, Delray Beach, Elder and Sunday School teacher• Florida Tax Watch• Mason and Scottish Rite Mason• American Cancer Society, South Palm Beach County, past Fundraising Joint Chair/Annual
Ball• American Heart Association, South Palm Beach County, past Fundraising Joint Chair/Annual
Ball• Boca Raton Historical Society, past Fundraising Joint Chair/Annual Ball• Florida Atlantic University Executive Advisory Board, College of Business, past Chair, past
member• March of Dimes, Walk America, South Palm Beach County, past Fundraising Joint Chair/
Walk America event• National Conference of Christians and Jews of Southeast Florida, past board member• Pine Crest School, Fort Lauderdale, past member of the Advisory Committee to the Board• United Way of Palm Beach County, past board member, past Chair of the Campaign
CommitteeHighlights:
• Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, Business of the Year, awarded to NCCI while President and CEO
• Boca Raton Elks Lodge #2166, Citizen of the Year• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Florida Chapter, South Florida Office, named "Leading Man"• National Conference of Christians and Jews, Silver Medallion Award Winner for ecumenical
work among all peoples• Sun Sentinel's Excalibur of the Year Winner for business leadership• American Cancer Society, Freshman of the Year, 2011
Committee Membership:• Civil Justice Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Judiciary Committee• Select Committee on Claim Bills
House - 122
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2008
Biographical Information:City of Residence: StuartOccupation: Health Information Technology ConsultantSpouse: James E. Harrell, M.D. of Jacksonville, FloridaChildren: Stephanie, Jennifer, James, Jr., MelindaGrandchildren: James, Jupiter, Justice, Nicole, Anna, Aaron, Tyler, NicholasEducation: University of Florida, B.A., Spanish, 1961-1964; University of Florida, M.A. in Latin
American Studies/History, 1971Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian
Affiliations:• Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie• Hibiscus Children's Center, past President, board member• Martin County Education Foundation, board member• Treasure Coast Hospice, board member• Barn Theatre, past President• Helping People Succeed (HPS), past President
Highlights:• Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise Award• Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Ranking• Florida Children's Forum, Legislative Award• Florida Medical Association, Legislator of the Year• Florida Police Benevolent Association, Distinguished Legislator Award• Keep Florida Beautiful, Legislative Achievement Award• Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Legislative Leadership Award• Phi Beta Kappa
RepublicanDistrict 83District Office:
751 Southeast Port St. Lucie BoulevardPort St. Lucie 34984-5211772-871-7660
Capitol Office:214 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5083
Gayle B. Harrell
House - 123
• University of Florida, Edith Bristol Tigert Award, Outstanding Female Graduate
Committee Membership:• Criminal Justice Subcommittee• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Health & Human Services Committee• Healthy Families Subcommittee, Chair• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 124
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: VeniceOccupation: Small BusinessmanSpouse: Shannon HolderChildren: Channing, ChaseEducation: Middle Tennessee State University, B.S., Political Science, 1990, former Student
Body President, President of Associated Student BodyBorn: December 7, 1966, Marietta, GeorgiaMoved to Florida: 1997Religious Affiliation: EpiscopalRecreational Interests: cooking, family, hunting, music, travel
Affiliations:• Florida Association of Realtors• Historic Spanish Point, board member• National Association of Realtors• National Rif le Association, lifetime member• NRCC Business Advisory Council, Honorary Co-Chair• NRCC Congressional Advisory Council• Republican Party of Sarasota County, Statesman• Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Trustee• NRCC Businessman of the Year, 2004
Highlights:• Global Business Who's Who, lifetime member• Outstanding Young Men of America Award• American Conservative Union, Defender of Liberty Award, 2012• Associated Builders & Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise, 2008, 2010, 2012
RepublicanDistrict 74District Office:
8486 South Tamiami TrailSarasota 34238-2953941-918-4028
Capitol Office:303 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5074
Doug Holder
House - 125
• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2011, 2012• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012• Florida Council on Aging, Advocacy for Older Citizens, 2012• Florida Insurance Council, Legislative Leadership Award, 2012• Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business, 2011• Florida Automobile Dealers Association, Legislator of the Year, 2011• Veterans of Foreign Wars, Legislative Achievement Award, 2011• Florida Poison Information Center Network, Leadership Award, 2010• 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry, Certificate of Appreciation, 2009• Katie Sepich Foundation/DNASaves.org – Katie's Hero, 2009• Private Care Association of Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2009• Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith & Family Award, 2008• Diving Equipment & Marketing Association, Meritorious Service Award, 2008• Peace River/Manasota Water Authority, Distinguished Service Award, 2007
Committee Membership:• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee, Chair• Rules & Calendar Committee• Select Committee on Gaming, Vice Chair
House - 126
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Daytona Beach ShoresOccupation: Attorney/Managing Partner: Smith, Hood, Stout, Bigman & Brock, P.A.Spouse: Lorraine "Lori" of Syracuse, New YorkChildren: Charles III, Randall Clay, Lauren Alyson Hood, Lauren Elizabeth, Louis Garafolo, Jr.Education: University of South Carolina, B.A., cum laude, 1972-1975; University of South
Carolina Law Center, J.D., cum laude, 1975-1978Born: April 24, 1954, Fort Polk, LouisianaMoved to Florida: 1978Religious Affiliation: PresbyterianRecreational Interests: baseball, golf, tennis
Other Public Service:• Fifth District Court of Appeals Judicial Nominating Committee, Chairman, 2009-present• ACT, Board of Directors, Chairman, 2007-2008• City of Ormond Beach, City Commissioner, 1992-1994, Mayor, 1994-1999• Metropolitan Planning Organization, Chairman, Executive Board, 1996-1999• Volusia Local Government Study Commission, Chairman, 1998-1999• Ormond Beach Claims Committee, 1994-1998• Volusia County Council of Governments, Chairman, 1995-1997• East Florida Regional Planning Council, 1992-1993• Volusia County School Board, School Construction Committee, 1987-1991, Committee on
Drop-Outs, 1988-1992• State Forum on Children at Risk, 1988-1990• Volusia County Committee on Education Compact, 1988-1990• Volusia County Task Force on Extended School Year, 1990
RepublicanDistrict 25District Office:
Suite 720444 Seabreeze BoulevardDaytona Beach 32118-3952386-239-6286
Capitol Office:1003 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5025
Charles David Hood, Jr."Dave"
House - 127
Affiliations:• Florida Hospital Foundation, Board of Directors, 2008-present• Florida Hospital Operating Review Board, Chair, Board of Directors, 2011-present• Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce, 2012-present• Margarita Society of Volusia County, charter member• Volusia County Incubator Advisory Board, 2012-present• ACT, Board of Directors, 2007-2008• Easter Seal Society, Chairman, Board of Directors, 1987-2005• Halifax Habitat for Humanity, Review Committee, Chairman, 2000, Board of Directors,
Chairman, 2001-2004• CORE Employer Services, Inc., Board of Directors, 2001-2003• Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 1997-2000• Metropolitan Planning Organization, Executive Board member, 1996-1999• Serenity House, Board of Directors, 1991-1997• United Way of Volusia County, Inc., Board of Directors, 1986-1992• Daytona Beach Kiwanis, Board of Directors, Chairman, 1984-1986, 1988, President, 1989-1990
Highlights:• Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors• Easter Seals Society of Volusia and Flagler Counties, Honorary Life Director, Chairman, 1992-
1994• Fifth District Court of Appeals, Judicial Nominating Committee, Chairman• Regional Cancer Center, Fund Raising Committee Chairman• Volusia County Incubator Advisory Board• Volusia Civic League, 2010, Vision Committee, Chairman, 2001• American Heart Association, Heart Walk, Chairman, 2009• Easter Seals Charter School, Chairman, 2005-2008• Edgar Allen Founder Society, 2001, Easter Seals, Lily Award, 2005• Governor's Wild Fire Task Force, 1998• Greater Volusia Tennis League, President, 1982-1984
Committee Membership:• Criminal Justice Subcommittee• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee• Health Innovation Subcommittee• Joint Administrative Procedures Committee• K-12 Subcommittee
House - 128
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently• Majority Deputy Whip, 2008-2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: ClearwaterOccupation: Consultant, Retired Fire Lieutenant, 28 years of service including 24 years in
Clearwater, Florida, 1968-1996Spouse: Lee Ellen HooperChildren: Brian Hooper, Ann Hall, Jennifer Godfrey, Sara BrichettoGrandchildren: Brianna Hooper, Bradley Hooper, Amanda Hall, Arin Hall, John HallEducation: St. Petersburg Junior College, Fire Science and Emergency Medicine StudiesBorn: August 5, 1947, Statesville, North CarolinaMoved to Florida: 1972Religious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: golf
Other Public Service:• Pinellas County Charter Review Commission, 2010• Pinellas County Legislative Delegation, Chairman, 2008-2009• Clearwater Community Development Board, appointed, 2001-2004• Pinellas Fire & EMS Task Force, Chairman, appointed, 2004• Clearwater City Commissioner, elected, 1996-2000
Affiliations:• Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce, past Board of Directors, 2005, current member• Florida Firefighter Caucus, founding member, 2011-present• Florida Professional Firefighters, 1972-present, Legislator of the Year, 2009• Leadership Pinellas, 1998-present• Long Center Foundation, Board of Directors and Trustee, 1997-present• Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization, 1999-2000
RepublicanDistrict 67District Office:
Suite 2062963 Gulf to Bay BoulevardClearwater 33759-4200727-724-3000
Capitol Office:222 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5067
Ed Hooper
House - 129
• Pinellas Planning Council, 1998-1999Highlights:
• Consus Group, LLC, Government & Community Relations Consulting Firm, partner• Associated Industries of Florida Hospital Council, Legislator of the Year, 2012• Clearwater Downtown Partnership, Appreciation Award, 2012• Florida Chamber of Commerce Honor Roll, "A" Legislative Report Card, 2007, 2008, 2009,
2010, 2011, 2012• Florida Education Association, "A" Legislative Report Card, 2008, 2011, 2012• Florida League of Cities, Inc., Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010, 2012• Leading Age Florida, Legislator of the Year, 2012• National Association of Social Workers, Tampa Bay, Elected Official of the Year, 2012• Pinellas County Osteopathic Medical Society, Legislator of the Year, 2012, Florida Dental
Association, Legislative Service Award, 2011• Florida Home Builders Association, "A" Legislative Report Card, 2010, 2011• Associated Builders and Contractors, ABC Friend of "Free Enterprise" Award, 2008, 2009, 2010• Big Brothers Big Sisters, Appreciation Award, 2010• Florida Association of Counties, Legislative Leadership Award, 2010• Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Award, 2010• Fraternal Order of Police and Law Enforcement Officers, Recognition of Continued Support,
2010• Clearwater Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc., Appreciation Award, 2008• Florida Assisted Living Affiliation, Pinellas County Chapter, Appreciation Award, 2008• Willa Carson Health Resource Center, Recognition for Outstanding Community Support,
2008• Florida Family Childcare Home Association, Recognition of Commitment Award, 2007• Professional Firefighter of the Year by the Governor, State Fire Marshal and Florida Cabinet,
1999
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Economic Affairs Committee• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee• Joint Legislative Budget Commission• Rules & Calendar Committee• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee, Chair• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
House - 130
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives on November 20, 2007, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: NaplesOccupation: Vice President of Operations and Broker of VIP Realty GroupChildren: Chris, KelseyEducation: Manatee Community College, 1984-1987; Edison College, 1990-1992; Barry
University, 2007Born: July 9, 1966, Columbus, OhioMoved to Florida: 1977Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: reading, traveling, umpiring
Other Public Service:• Collier County Legislative Delegation, Chair• Republican Party of Florida, State Executive Committee• Golden Gate Fire Commissioner, Seat 1, 2002-2007• Sheriff and Clerk of Courts Innovation Group, 2006-2007• Collier County Productivity Committee, April 2004-February 2006• Golden Gate Fire Commission, Chairman, 2003-2006• Collier County Revenue Commission, June 2003-January 2005• Collier County Land Trust Advisory Committee, 1993-2002
Affiliations:• Golden Gate Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), 1999-present• Golden Gate Estates Civic Association, former Director, current member• Homeowners Association of Golden Gate Estates, charter member• Collier Rotary Club of Naples, President, 2007, member, 2002-2007• Florida Association of Realtors, Director, 2004-2007• Naples Area Board of Realtors, Director, 2005-2007, Treasurer, 2007
RepublicanDistrict 80District Office:
Harmon Turner Building, Suite 2123299 Tamiami Trail EastNaples 34112-5746239-417-6270
Capitol Office:222 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5080
Matt Hudson
House - 131
• Golden Gate Master Plan Restudy Committee, January-June 2003• Golden Gate Land Trust Advisory Council, 1993-2002• Finalist for Golden Gate Citizen of the Year, 2000
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, Chair• Joint Legislative Budget Commission• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act), Vice Chair
House - 132
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: ElktonOccupation: Real Estate Agent for Watson Realty CorpSpouse: Tanya Hutson of Easton, PennsylvaniaEducation: Pedro Menendez High School; Lafayette CollegeBorn: October 3, 1984, Jacksonville, FloridaHistorical: Great grandson to Malcolm Lawrence Hinson, State Representative, 1923Recreational Interests: fishing, hunting, sports
RepublicanDistrict 24District Office:
Unit 54875 Palm Coast Parkway NorthwestPalm Coast 32137-3671386-446-7644
Capitol Office:1102 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5024
Travis Hutson
House - 133
Committee Membership:• Criminal Justice Subcommittee• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee• Education Committee• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee
House - 134
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: PensacolaOccupation: Former Teacher/Real EstateSpouse: Leslie Cagle Ingram of Birmingham, AlabamaChildren: MadilynEducation: Florida State University, B.S., General Communication, Political Science, minor,
1996-2000, Football Letterman 4 years, 1999 National Championship Team, member, Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll
Born: February 5, 1978, Pensacola, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Christian-MethodistRecreational Interests: reading, traveling
Affiliations:• Cantonment Rotary Club, Paul Harris Fellow• Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Young Professionals Board• St. Luke United Methodist Church• Interact Club, former sponsor• Miracle League of Pensacola, volunteer coach, past member
RepublicanDistrict 1District Office:
11000 University ParkwayPensacola 32514-5732850-494-7330
Capitol Office:222 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5001
Clay Ingram
House - 135
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee• Appropriations Committee• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, Chair• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee• Select Committee on Gaming
House - 136
Minority Leader pro tempore
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently• Minority Leader pro tempore, 2012-2014
Biographical Information:City of Residence: JacksonvilleOccupation: Special Assistant to Mayor Alvin Brown, Jacksonville, FloridaSpouse: George DavisEducation: Florida A&M University, B.S., Accounting, 1986-1991, M.B.A., 1991-1992Born: April 26, 1968, Jacksonville, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Bethel Baptist Institutional ChurchRecreational Interests: golf, traveling
Other Public Service:• Jacksonville City Council, 2003-2008
Affiliations:• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority• Essential Capital, board member• Florida A&M University Alumni Association, national life member• Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, board member• Healthy Start Coalition Advisory Board, board member• Jacksonville Economic Development Commission, Duval Delegation Liaison• NAA-Florida A&M University, life member• National Black Caucus of State Legislators, Regional Director• National Order of Women Legislators (NOWL), State Director• National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women, Women's Technology
Caucus, Chair• The Fourth Judicial Circuit-JAC Advisory Committee
DemocratDistrict 14District Office:
Suite 9013890 Dunn AvenueJacksonville 32218-6431904-924-1615
Capitol Office:316 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5014
Mia L. Jones
House - 137
• JRE Lee, Jacksonville, Alumni Chapter, Florida A&M University, past PresidentHighlights:
• Duval County Public Schools, former Supervisor of Affirmative Action, Minority Business Affairs, former Director
• Florida Legislative Black Caucus, Chair, 2011• American Diabetes Association, Legislative Champion Award, 2010• Florida Education Association (FEA), Freshman Friend of Public Education Award, 2010• Florida Health Care Association, Friend of the Elderly Award, 2010• Florida School Health Association (FSHA), Legislator of the Year Award, 2010• Jacksonville Empowerment/Enterprise Zone Board, Enterprise Zone Appreciation Award,
2010• National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (NOBEL) Women President's Award, 2010• William M. Raines, Dr. Ezekiel Bryant Community Service Award, 2010• Florida A&M University, Distinguished Alumni Award in Government, 2009• Leadership Florida, Class of XXIV, Local Government Leadership Program Class IX• Leadership Jacksonville, Class of 2000• Mayor's Office of Equal Employment, 1992-1995, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
assistant
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Education Appropriations Subcommittee• Health & Human Services Committee, Democratic Ranking Member• Health Innovation Subcommittee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 138
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: West ParkOccupation: Vice President of Community Affairs for McKinley-Alston FinancialSpouse: Robin Jones of Jacksonville, FloridaEducation: Florida A&M University, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, B.S., 2006; Florida
Atlantic University, Higher Education, M.S.Born: October 12, 1983, Hollywood, FloridaHistorical: Eric Jones, Mayor of City of West Park, FloridaReligious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: family time, jogging, reading, travel
Affiliations:• Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc., board member, 2010-present• Leaders by Empowerment-Activist by Development (L.E.A.D.), Chair, 2006-present• School Board of Broward County Diversity Council, 2009-present• South Florida Youth Summit, Chair, 2011-present• Broward County Diversity Committee, 2008-2010• Urban League of Broward County Young Professional Network, board member, 2007-2008
Highlights:• Broward Young Democrats, Young Democrat of the Year, 2009-present• Emerge Broward, 2007-present• Leadership Broward Class 27, 2009-present• NAACP, 2006-present• 100 Most Accomplished Caribbean Americans, ICABA, Inc., 2012• 5000 Role Models of South Florida, Honorary Mentee, 2012• Congressional Political Institute, Congressman Alcee Hastings, 2012• Legacy magazine, Top 40 Under 40 Leaders of Today, 2012
DemocratDistrict 101District Office:
1965 South State Road 7West Park 33023-6733954-893-5010
Capitol Office:1101 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5101
Shevrin D. Jones"Shev"
House - 139
• South Florida Good Government Initiative Class 2, 2012• United States Congressional Black Caucus Political Institute, 2012• 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Mentor of the Year, 2010• Eye on South Florida, Top 30 under 30 Future Leaders, 2010• Leadership Broward Foundation, Most Inf luential Young Community Leader, 2009
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee• Health & Human Services Committee• Healthy Families Subcommittee• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
House - 140
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Lake WorthOccupation: AttorneyEducation: University of Florida, B.A., Political Science, Criminology, minor; University of
Florida, Law DegreeBorn: August 24, 1983, Unincorporated Palm Beach County, FloridaRecreational Interests: Gator football, outdoor activities, spending time with family and
friendsOther Public Service:
• Florida Wildlife Commission and Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Police Officer, part-time volunteer, 2007-2012
• Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office, Special Prosecutor, 2010• City of Alachua, Police Officer, 2004-2007
Affiliations:• Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 50, associate member• National Wild Turkey Federation• Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission• Palm Beach County Democratic Executive Committee• Palm Beach County Human Rights Council• Palm Beach County Young Democrats• University of Florida, Law Alumni Council• Voters Coalition of Palm Beach County• Wounded Warrior, Contributor• Southern Trial Lawyers Association, inducted, 2011
DemocratDistrict 87District Office:
Suite 250226 Cypress LanePalm Springs 33461-1604561-641-3406
Capitol Office:1101 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5087
Dave Kerner
House - 141
Highlights:• Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 62, Alachua Police Department Representative• "Top 40 Under 40", Florida, 2011• Florida Blue Key, inducted, 2010• University of Florida Constitution Revision Commission, Chairman, 2010• University of Florida Levin College of Law, Student Government, Law College Council, Vice-
President, 2010• University of Florida Supreme Court, Chief Justice, confirmed, 2010• Alachua Chamber of Commerce, Police Officer of the Year, 2006• City of Alachua, Police Officer of the Year, 2006
Committee Membership:• Criminal Justice Subcommittee• Joint Administrative Procedures Committee• Judiciary Committee• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee
House - 142
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: St. CloudOccupation: Real Estate Brokerage & DevelopmentSpouse: Holly La Rosa of Buffalo, New YorkChildren: Landon, Aiden, LiamEducation: University of Central Florida, B.A., Interpersonal Communications, 2000-2004Born: February 25, 1982, Miami, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Catholic
Affiliations:• Florida Association of Realtors• National Association of Realtors• Osceola Association of Realtors• Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista
RepublicanDistrict 42District Office:
1224 10th StreetSaint Cloud 34769-3343407-891-2555
Capitol Office:1302 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5042
Mike La Rosa
House - 143
Committee Membership:• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee• State Affairs Committee
House - 144
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Port St. LucieOccupation: Insurance AgentSpouse: Alice Lee of Summerville, GeorgiaChildren: LaTashaEducation: Livingstone College, B.S., Health and Physical Education, 1972-1976; Football,
Health & Physical Education ClubBorn: October 20, 1953, Statesboro, GeorgiaMoved to Florida: 1957Religious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: bowling, gardening, walking
Affiliations:• Leadership Florida• Lighthouse Foundation, Chairman, 2010-2012, current member• Parent Academy of St. Lucie County• St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce• United Way of St. Lucie County• Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie, past member• Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency, past member
Highlights:• Commemorative Black College Football Classic, Hall of Fame Inductee, 2011• Leadership Florida, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2001• Livingstone College, Sports Hall of Fame, 2001• St. Lucie Chamber of Commerce, Presidential Award, 1986
DemocratDistrict 84District Office:
100 North US Highway 1Fort Pierce 34950-4205772-595-1391
Capitol Office:1401 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5084
Larry Lee, Jr.
House - 145
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee• Education Appropriations Subcommittee• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee
House - 146
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TequestaOccupation: Business OwnerSpouse: Robert StilleyChildren: SamanthaEducation: Radford University, B.S., 1981-1985Born: July 6, 1963, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaReligious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: boating, golf, softball mom
Affiliations:• Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce• Northern Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce• Stuart/Martin Chamber of Commerce• All Saints Catholic School Board, Trustee, 2001-2012• Republican Party of Florida, Martin County State Committee Woman, 2000-2012
RepublicanDistrict 82District Office:
11704 Southeast Dixie HighwayHobe Sound 33475-5457772-545-3481/772-545-3482
Capitol Office:1003 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5082
MaryLynn Magar"ML"
House - 147
Committee Membership:• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee• Health Innovation Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 148
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently• Majority Deputy Whip, August 24, 2009-2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Vero BeachOccupation: LegislatorSpouse: Representative Stan Mayfield (deceased)Children: Evan, Samuel, ColemanEducation: Pensacola High SchoolBorn: December 2, 1956, Pensacola, FloridaHistorical: Stan Mayfield (deceased), Florida House of Representatives, District 80, 2000-2008;
Indian River County School Board, 1992-1996Religious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: boating, fishing
Other Public Service:• City of Vero Beach Finance Committee• Indian River County Economic Development Council• Indian River County Legislative Delegation, Chair• St. Lucie County Legislative Delegation, Vice Chair
Affiliations:• Florida Cattlewomen's Association• Indian River County Chamber of Commerce• Indian River County Republican Executive Committee• Republican Women Aware• United Way of Indian River County, former Funds Distribution Chair
Highlights:• Foundation for Excellence in Education "A" Rating
RepublicanDistrict 54District Office:
1053 20th PlaceVero Beach 32960-5359772-778-5077
Capitol Office:303 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5054
Debbie Mayfield
House - 149
• National Rif le Association "A+" Rating• Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Honor Roll, 2009-2012• The Florida Bar Association, Family Law Section Special Appreciation Award, 2010-2011• Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Award, 2010• Friend of Free Enterprise, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., 2009-2010• Florida Home Builders Association, "Friend of Housing Award," 2009
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee, Chair• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee
House - 150
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives on September 18, 2007, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: JacksonvilleOccupation: Business AttorneySpouse: Deborah McBurney of Waco, TexasChildren: Katherine Turpin, MadelineEducation: University of Florida, B.A., 1979, J.D., 1982Born: June 6, 1957, Orlando, FloridaHistorical: William V. Chappell, Jr., stepfather, Florida House of Representatives, 1954-1964,
1965-1968, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, 1961; U.S. Congressman, 4th Congressional District of Florida, 1969-1989
Religious Affiliation: PresbyterianRecreational Interests: boating, reading
Other Public Service:• International Relations Commission of Jacksonville
Affiliations:• Duval County Legislative Delegation, Chairman, 2012-2013• Florida Association of Tiger Bay Clubs, President, 2005-2006• Mandarin Oaks School Advisory Committee, Chairman, 2004-2006• Southeast Citizens Planning Advisory Committee, Chairman, 2005-2006• Civic Round Table of Jacksonville, President, 1989-1990• Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, Board of Governors, 1987• Jacksonville Jaycees, President, 1986-1987
Highlights:• Florida Christian Coalition, Christian Coalition Faith and Family Award• Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise Award, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
RepublicanDistrict 16District Office:
Suite 20076 South Laura StreetJacksonville 32202-3411904-359-6090
Capitol Office:222 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5016
Charles McBurney
House - 151
• Florida Alliance for Arts Education, Leadership Award, 2012• Florida Bar Business Law Section, Distinguished Legislator Award, 2012• Florida Council on Social Studies, Outstanding Citizen Award, 2012• PACE Center for Girls, Representative of the Year Award, 2012• First Coast Tiger Bay Club, Statesmen of the Year, 2011• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2009, 2010• Florida Law Related Education Association, Civic Education Advocacy Award, 2010• The Florida Bar, Distinguished Legislative Service Award, 2009• Southside Businessmen's Club, Small Business Person of the Year, 2006
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Education Committee• Joint Legislative Budget Commission• Judiciary Committee• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, Chair• Select Committee on Gaming
House - 152
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MiamiOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Stacy McGhee of Miami, FloridaChildren: Kionne, Hayley, HayesEducation: Howard University, B.S., 1998-2000; Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D.Born: November 23, 1977, Miami, FloridaHistorical: Representative Kionne L. McGhee is a national motivational speaker, college
professor, and author of a memoir: a mer (e) I-CAN is AMERICAN. He is also President and founder of 2NOIT Media & Publishing.
Religious Affiliation: BaptistAffiliations:
• 2NOIT Publishing, President and founder• 500 Role Models of Excellence, mentor• Florida Trial Lawyers Association• Greater Miami Service Corps, board member• Transitions, Inc., President• Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association• Y.A.L.E. (Young Advocates Leading by Example), founder
Highlights:• AT&T and Miami Herald, One of Miami's Rising Voices• Florida Self-Sufficiency Award, 2010
DemocratDistrict 117District Office:
Suite 109, South Dade Government Center10710 Southwest 211 StreetMiami 33189-2819
Capitol Office:1301 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5117
Kionne L. McGhee
House - 153
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee• Criminal Justice Subcommittee• Health Innovation Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Rules & Calendar Committee• Select Committee on Claim Bills
House - 154
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently• Deputy Majority Leader, August 24, 2009-2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: LakelandOccupation: Real EstateSpouse: Kimberley "Kim" McKeelChildren: Seth D. McKeel III, Caroline Clark McKeelEducation: University of Florida, B.A., Political Science, 1997; FSU London Study Centre,
Honors GraduateBorn: June 5, 1975, Lakeland, FloridaHistorical: A dedicated community servant, Rep. McKeel was elected in 2000, at the age
of 24, to the Lakeland City Commission. In 2006, he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives and has been reelected since.
Religious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: boating, fishing, golf, the Gators
Other Public Service:• Polk County Delegation, Chairman, 2012-present• Gator Caucus, Chairman, 2008-2011• Polk County Delegation, Vice Chairman, 2008-2011• Hillsborough County Delegation, Chair, Vice Chairman, 2008-2010• Bay Area Legislative Delegation, Chair, Vice Chairman, 2008-2009• Lakeland City Commission, 2000-2005
Affiliations:• Lakeland Chamber of Commerce• McKeel Academy of Technology Charter Schools, volunteer, board member, 1997-present• Leadership Florida, Class 23, 2004-2005
RepublicanDistrict 40District Office:
Suite 44250 South Florida AvenueLakeland 33813-1670863-647-4896
Capitol Office:222 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5040
Seth McKeel
House - 155
Highlights:• Lakeland Properties & Management, Inc., Vice President• Real Estate Agent, Keller Williams
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee, Chair• Joint Legislative Budget Commission, Chair
House - 156
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: YalahaOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Mariko Metz of Naha, Okinawa, JapanChildren: Marla Metz, Christina MetzEducation: University of Florida, B.A., 1972-1976; United States Marine Corps Platoon Leaders
Class, 1973-1976; San Diego State University, graduate courses in public administration, 1978; Florida State University, J.D. with High Honors, 1980-1983; Order of the Coif, 1983
Military Service: United States Marine Corps, Active, 1976-1980, Reserve, 1980-1982; served one year in Japan
Born: March 20, 1955, Abington, PennsylvaniaMoved to Florida: 1968Religious Affiliation: PresbyterianRecreational Interests: family activities, reading, travel
Affiliations:• Florida Veterans Hall of Fame Council, 2012-present• Lake County Bar Association, 2000-present• Lake County Republican Executive Committee, 1999-present• Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce, 2007-present• Lake Federated Republican Women's Club, associate member, 2009-present• Marine Corps League, North Lake Detachment, Judge Advocate, Trustee, Color Guard,
1997-present• National Rif le Association, life member• Lake County School Board, 2004-2010, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush, 2004, elected to
4-year term, 2006, Vice Chairman, 2005-2006, Chairman, 2006-2008• Lake County Value Adjustment Board, 2008-2010
RepublicanDistrict 32District Office:
193 Cherry Valley TrailGroveland 34736-3645352-989-9134
Capitol Office:417 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5032
Larry Metz
House - 157
• Lake County Zoning Board, 2005-2010• Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization Governing Board, 2008-2010
Highlights:• Lake County Community Service Awards Committee, Leadership Award, 2008• Marine Corps League, North Lake Detachment, Special Achievement Award, 2002• Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program, Five Year Service Award, 1996
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee• Civil Justice Subcommittee, Chair• Judiciary Committee• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee• Select Committee on Claim Bills
House - 158
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Fort LauderdaleOccupation: Real Estate AttorneySpouse: Heather Thompson of Fort LauderdaleChildren: Alexis, CatherineEducation: U.S. Naval Academy, B.S., Political Science, 1988-1992; University of Florida
College of Law, J.D., 2000-2002Military Service: United States Navy, Submarine Officer, Active, 1992-2000, United States
Navy Reserve, 2000-present; Navy Commendation Medal; Navy Achievement Medal; Navy Expeditionary Medal; Arctic Service Ribbon
Born: October 29, 1970, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Coral Ridge Presbyterian ChurchRecreational Interests: fitness, travel
Affiliations:• Attorney's Real Estate Council• Broward Attorneys Real Estate Council• Grace FM Radio Station, board member, 2009-present• Westminster Academy School Board, 2008-present
RepublicanDistrict 93District Office:
Suite 22132 East Oakland Park BoulevardFort Lauderdale 33306-1109954-762-3757
Capitol Office:317 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5093
George R. Moraitis, Jr.
House - 159
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Finance & Tax Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee• Joint Administrative Procedures Committee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee
House - 160
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Coral SpringsOccupation: Ashbritt Environmental Director of Government Relations and General CounselSpouse: Leah Rifkin Moskowitz of Tucson, ArizonaEducation: George Washington University, B.S., Political Science; Nova Southeastern
University, J.D.Born: December 18, 1980, Coral Springs, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Jewish
Other Public Service:• Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership• White House Advance Office for Vice President Al Gore, intern• Broward County Climate Change Task Force, past Vice Chair• City of Parkland, Vice Mayor, 2006-2008, reelected November 2010• City Commission of Parkland, 2006
DemocratDistrict 97District Office:
2850 North University DriveCoral Springs 33065-1425954-346-2848
Capitol Office:1401 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5097
Jared Evan Moskowitz
House - 161
Committee Membership:• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
House - 162
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: ApopkaOccupation: Insurance AgentSpouse: Debbie Nelson of Fort Myers, FloridaChildren: Reed, LindaEducation: University of Florida, B.S., Ornamental Horticulture, 1979Born: September 14, 1958, Orlando, FloridaReligious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: fishing, golf, hunting
Other Public Service:• Community Action Board, 2007-present• Habitat for Humanity, 2007-present• Orange County Zoning Board, Chair, 2006, member, 2002-present• Orange County Citizens Review Board, 1998-2002
Affiliations:• Apopka Rotary Club, 1981-present• Florida Agriculture Coalition, past member• Boy Scouts of Central Florida, Golden Eagle Luncheon, Chairman, 2004• Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, President, 2003• Florida Foliage Association, President, 1992
Highlights:• AAU Basketball Coach, 1998-2001, took 16 and under to Nationals in Detroit• Rotary Club of Apopka, Rotarian of the Year, 1998
RepublicanDistrict 31District Office:
409 South Park AvenueApopka 32703-5261407-884-2023
Capitol Office:303 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5031
Bryan Nelson
House - 163
Committee Membership:• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee• Health Quality Subcommittee• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee, Chair• Regulatory Affairs Committee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 164
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• Deputy Whip, August 12, 2011-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MiamiOccupation: Healthcare, Vice President External AffairsSpouse: Adrian NuñezChildren: Megan, Justin, JasonEducation: Florida International University, Bachelor's Degree, 1994, Master's Degree, 1998Born: June 6, 1972, Miami, FloridaReligious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: photography, spending time with family
Other Public Service:• Legislative Aide to Senator Diaz de la Portilla, 1995-2004
Affiliations:• Kristi House, board member• Women's Healthcare Executive Network
Highlights:• Hispanic Woman of Distinction, 2007
RepublicanDistrict 119District Office:
Suite 2052450 Southwest 137th AvenueMiami 33175-6312305-227-7630
Capitol Office:308 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5119
Jeanette M. Nuñez
House - 165
Committee Membership:• Education Committee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee, Chair• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
House - 166
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives on June 28, 2011, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Miami LakesOccupation: C.E.O., Oliva Cigar CompanySpouse: Jeanne Oliva of Passaic, New JerseyChildren: Benjamin, Sabrina, CelesteEducation: St. Thomas University, 1993-1994Born: January 6, 1973, Elizabeth, New JerseyMoved to Florida: 1974Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Affiliations:• Cuban Liberty Council, Director• Kiwanis Club, 1997-present• Hialeah Housing Commission, Commissioner, 2001-2005, past member• Census Board for Hialeah, 1999
RepublicanDistrict 110District Office:
Suite A3798 West 12th AvenueHialeah 33012-4126305-364-3114
Capitol Office:1102 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5110
Jose R. Oliva
House - 167
Committee Membership:• Civil Justice Subcommittee• Economic Affairs Committee• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Health Quality Subcommittee• Rules & Calendar Committee
House - 168
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Lady LakeOccupation: Retired IBM ExecutiveSpouse: Ed O'Toole of Cambridge, MassachusettsChildren: Kathleen, Colleen, Linda, Eddie, JennieGrandchildren: Eddie, Casey, Scott, Christopher, Justin, Katherine, Jessica, Jimmy, Meghan,
Carina, great-grandson StoneBorn: February 18, Somerville, MassachusettsMoved to Florida: 1992Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Affiliations:• Take Stock in Children, mentor• Workforce Florida, Board of Directors• Cornerstone Hospice, board member, 2008• United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties, 1999-2008• Lake County Republican Executive Committee, 2007
Highlights:• Retired IBM Executive• AIF IT Council, Legislator of the Year, 2010• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2009, Distinguished Advocate, 2010• FNCAC (Florida Network of Children's Advocacy Centers), Public Service Award, 2010• ICUF, "Guardian of Independent Higher Education", 2010• Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise, 2009• Florida Home Builders Association, Friend of Housing, 2009
RepublicanDistrict 33District Office:
916 Avenida CentralThe Villages 32159-5704352-315-4445
Capitol Office:313 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5033
H. Marlene O'Toole
House - 169
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Education Committee, Chair• Government Operations Subcommittee
House - 170
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently• Democratic Policy Chair, 2012-2014• House Democratic Policy Council• Democratic Deputy Whip, 2008-2012• Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, Chair, 2012-2013• Legislative Assistant, State Representative Lois Frankel, 1996-1997• U.S. Congressional Aide, Congressman Lawrence J. Smith, 1989-1992
Biographical Information:City of Residence: West Palm BeachOccupation: Non-profit and Business ConsultantSpouse: Tracy PaffordChildren: Audrey, BrendanEducation: Florida International University, B.A., Public Administration, Political Science,
minorBorn: Rural Dade County, FloridaReligious Affiliation: JewishRecreational Interests: hiking and other outdoor activities, playing guitar, reading, spending
time with familyOther Public Service:
• Appointed to Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council, March 30, 2009-November 2, 2010
• Foster Care Review Board member, 2001• Interpretive Guide/Naturalist, Arch Creek Park, Dade City, 1986-1989• Youth Conservation Corps, Dade County, 1980
Affiliations:• 1000 Friends of Florida• Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council
DemocratDistrict 86District Office:
Suite 1022240 Palm Beach Lakes BoulevardWest Palm Beach 33409-3403561-682-0156
Capitol Office:316 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5086
Mark S. Pafford
House - 171
• Audubon Society• Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce• Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches• Compass, Inc.• Democracy for Palm Beach County• Democratic Women's Club of Palm Beach County• Florida Alliance for Retired Americans• Florida Conservation Coalition• Florida Wildlife Federation• Golden Lakes Democratic Club• League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County• National Caucus for Environmental Legislators• NOW• Palm Beach County Family Caregiver Coalition• Sierra Club• The Nature Conservancy• Voters Coalition of Palm Beach County• Wellington Chamber of Commerce• West Palm Beach Democratic Club
Highlights:• Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2010, 2011, 2012• National Association of Social Workers, Florida Chapter, Elected Official of the Year, 2011• National Association of Social Workers, Palm Beach Unit, Elected Official of the Year, 2011• Palm Beach County Business Leadership Network, Florida State Representative of the Year,
2011• Florida Alliance for Retired Americans, Co-Legislator of the Year, 2010• Florida Health Care Association, Friend of the Elderly Award, 2010• Palm Beach County League of Cities, Legislator of the Year Award, 2010• American Cancer Society, Legislative Award, 2009
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking
Member• Appropriations Committee• Health & Human Services Committee• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee• Joint Legislative Budget Commission
House - 172
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: NaplesOccupation: AttorneySpouse: John PassidomoChildren: Catarina, Francesca, GabriellaEducation: Trinity University, Washington, D.C., B.A., 1975; Stetson University College of
Law, J.D., 1978; The Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate LawyerBorn: May 19, 1953, Jersey City, New JerseyMoved to Florida: 1976Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Other Public Service:• Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission, 2001-2008• Ave Maria Stewardship Community District, Board of Supervisors, 2004-2007• Florida Commission on the Status of Women, Chairman, 2006-2007, Commissioner
Affiliations:• Collier County 100 Club, Inc.• Collier County Foreclosure Task Force, Co-Chair• Collier County Juvenile Justice Council, founding Chairman• Collier County Senior Resource Center, founding member• Hodges University, Board of Trustees, Executive Committee member• Collier County Bar Association, President, 2007-2008• Collier County Women's Bar Association, President, 1996-1997• Leadership Collier, Class of 1991• Leadership Florida, Class XII
RepublicanDistrict 106District Office:
Suite 3043299 Tamiami Trail EastNaples 34112-5746239-417-6200
Capitol Office:405 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5106
Kathleen C. Passidomo
House - 173
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee• Civil Justice Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 174
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently• House of Commons, Research Assistant, London, U.K., 1996• Florida Senate, intern, 1995
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Panama CityOccupation: Restaurateur-Captain Anderson'sSpouse: Katie PatronisChildren: Jimmy Theo Patronis III, John Michael PatronisEducation: Gulf Coast Community College, A.S., Restaurant Management, A.A., General
Education, 1994; Florida State University, B.S., Public Administration, Communications, Political Science, Leadership Florida, Class XVI, 1996
Born: April 13, 1972, Panama City, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Greek Orthodox (lifelong member of the St. John's Greek Orthodox
Church)Recreational Interests: amateur radio license-KD4MBU, boating, fishing, hunting, traveling,
woodworkingOther Public Service:
• Bay County-Panama City International Airport and Industrial District, past Chairman• Bay County Airport Authority, 2004-2006• Florida Elections Commission, 1998-2003• Florida Council on Vocational Education, 1996-1997
Affiliations:• American Legislative Exchange Council, Florida State Chair, 2009-present• Greater Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce, past Chairman• Gulf Coast Community College Foundation Board, Director, 2004-present• James Madison Institute, 2002-present• Vision Bank, Director, 2000-present
RepublicanDistrict 6District Office:
Suite A455 Harrison AvenuePanama City 32401-2775850-914-6300
Capitol Office:204 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5006
Jimmy Patronis
House - 175
• Bay County EDA, board member, 2005-2007• Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, board member, 1998-2006• Gulf Coast Medical Center, Trustee, 2004-2006
Highlights:• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Florida Program, Class XVI• Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA), past National President• Florida Trend, Golden Spoon Award, 1980-2004• Southern Living magazine, Reader's Choice Favorite Seafood Restaurant, 1996
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Economic Affairs Committee, Chair• Health & Human Services Committee• Health Innovation Subcommittee
House - 176
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• Deputy Whip, August 12, 2011-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: GainesvilleOccupation: ContractorSpouse: Amy S. Cekander of Champaign, IllinoisChildren: Alexis, AmandaEducation: Buchholz High, graduated, 1976Born: December 3, 1958, Tallahassee, FloridaReligious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: boating, fishing, hiking
Affiliations:• Chamber of Commerce, board member• Gainesville Quarterback Club• House of Hope, President• Boys and Girls Club, past board member
Highlights:• The Able Trust, Legislator of the Year, 2011• American Conservative Union, Defender of Liberty, 2011, 2012
RepublicanDistrict 21District Office:
Suite 1202440 Southwest 76th StreetGainesville 32608-0345352-313-6544
Capitol Office:405 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5021
W. Keith Perry
House - 177
Committee Membership:• Economic Affairs Committee• Education Appropriations Subcommittee• Education Committee• Healthy Families Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
House - 178
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: South PasadenaOccupation: Public AffairsSpouse: Michael Peters of IllinoisChildren: Christopher Peters, Steven Peters, Michael Peters, Adam PetersGrandchildren: Riley Peters, Caleb Peters, Connor Peters, Steven Peters, Jr.Education: St. Petersburg College, A.A.; Eckerd College, B.A., Human DevelopmentBorn: February 27Historical: Previously served local government. Elected to the South Pasadena City
Commission, 2008; elected Mayor, 2009-2012Moved to Florida: 1985Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: cycling, diverse art and music, hiking, kayaking, outdoor enthusiast,
walking on the beachAffiliations:
• Rotary Club of St. Petersburg• South Pasadena Planning and Zoning Board, Board of Directors, 2006-2008
Highlights:• St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Woman of Distinction Award, nominee, 2006• Princess of the Queen of Hearts Royal Court for outstanding community service, 2005• Pinellas Juvenile Assessment Center, Advisory Board, past member• Chaired major fundraising events for the St. Petersburg Museum of History, Queen of Hearts
Royal Court, Boys and Girls Clubs, and many other charity organizations.
RepublicanDistrict 69District Office:
Suite 2031700 66th Street NorthSt. Petersburg 33710-5510727-341-7385
Capitol Office:1302 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5069
Kathleen M. Peters
House - 179
Committee Membership:• Education Committee• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee• Healthy Families Subcommittee• Select Committee on Gaming• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
House - 180
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Avon ParkOccupation: Emergency Medicine PhysicianSpouse: Darlene Pigman of Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaChildren: Joseph, Robert, Cara, Kevin, Tristan, MichaelGrandchildren: Aidan, LindenEducation: Edgecliff College of Xavier University, B.S., Chemistry, 1976-1980, cum laude;
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 1980-1983, Senior Class President, 1982-1983; Naval Hospital in Oakland, California, Rotating Internship in General Surgery, 1983-1984; George Washington – Georgetown Universities, Residency in Emergency Medicine, 1989-1992, Chief Resident, 1991-1992
Military Service: United States Navy Active Duty, 1983-1989, Battalion and Regimental Surgeon to infantry elements of 2nd Marine Division; United States Navy Commendation Medal, Outstanding Service During Cold Weather Operations, 1989; United States Naval Pistol Marksman Ribbon, 1988; United States Naval Rif le Marksman Ribbon, 1988; United States Naval Fleet Marine Force Service Ribbon, 1988; United States Navy Reserve, 1989-2000; United States Army Reserve, 2009-present: Operation New Dawn, Iraq; Forward Operating Base, Diamondback, Mosul; Contingency Operating Site Warrior, Kirkuk; Task Force Surgeon for Beyond the Horizons in Guatemala; United States Army Commendation Medal, Outstanding Service During Operation New Dawn, 2011; United States Army Reserve Medal with Mobilization Device, 2011
Born: November 1, 1958, Mt. Vernon, OhioMoved to Florida: 1994Religious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: auto racing, bicycling, clay shooting, grape production, motorcycle
racing, sheep production
RepublicanDistrict 55District Office:
Suite B205 South Commerce AvenueSebring 33870-3626863-386-6000
Capitol Office:400 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5055
Cary Pigman
House - 181
Affiliations:• Hardee County Fire Rescue, Medical Director, 2005-present• Farm Bureau• Florida College of Emergency Physicians• Florida Medical Association• Highlands County Medical Society, President• National Rif le Association• Rotary Club of Highlands County• Samaritan Touch Care Center, Volunteer Physician
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee• Health & Human Services Committee• Healthy Families Subcommittee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
House - 182
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: SarasotaOccupation: Strategic Planning Consultant/Retired Law Enforcement OfficerSpouse: Kathleen "Casey" Pilon of Detroit, MichiganChildren: Sean, ChadGrandchildren: Emersen, CarolineEducation: Northern Michigan University, B.S., 1963-1968Born: January 11, 1945, Pontiac, MichiganMoved to Florida: 1974Religious Affiliation: Covenant Life Presbyterian ChurchRecreational Interests: fishing, golf, hunting, music, travel
Other Public Service:• Sarasota County Republican Executive Committee, 1996-present• Sarasota County Commissioner, 1996-2000• State Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice, appointed by Governor Jeb Bush, former member
Affiliations:• Fraternal Order of Police, Social Lodge #3• Sarasota Arts Council• Sarasota Wine Fest• Circus Sarasota, Chairman, 2007-2009, past member• American Water Works Association, past member• Easter Seals Southwest Florida Foundation, past member• Florida Public Relations Association, past member• Kiwanis Club of Sarasota, past member
RepublicanDistrict 72District Office:
Suite 310-3111660 Ringling BoulevardSarasota 34236-6808941-955-8077
Capitol Office:317 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5072
Ray Pilon
House - 183
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee• Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Judiciary Committee• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
House - 184
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• Deputy Majority Whip, appointed March 10, 2011
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Lake CityOccupation: Medical Billing & ConsultingSpouse: Andrew Porter of Daytona Beach, FloridaChildren: Erin Kelly Porter, Andrew "Drew" Ordway PorterEducation: Lake City Community College, A.A.; Florida State University, B.A.,
CommunicationsBorn: November 18, 1964, Lake City, FloridaReligious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: boating, camping, reading, spending time on the Santa Fe with
family, sport shooting, stained glassOther Public Service:
• 3rd Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission• Columbia County Commission, Chair• Florida Medical Examiners Commission• Lake City-Columbia County Joint Fire Committee• Lake City-Columbia County Joint Recreation Committee• Suwannee Valley Transit Authority• Transportation Disadvantaged Commission, Chair
Affiliations:• Altrusa• American Cancer Society, Cattle Baron's Ball, Co-Chair• Friends of Alligator Lake, Vice-Chair• Lake City-Columbia County Beautification Committee• Safe and Drug-Free Schools Advisory Council
RepublicanDistrict 10District Office:
678 Southeast Baya DriveLake City 32025-6038386-719-4600
Capitol Office:405 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5010
Elizabeth W. Porter
House - 185
• Summers Elementary School Advisory Council• United Way, Campaign Chair, 2006
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Education Committee, Vice Chair• K-12 Subcommittee• Select Committee on Gaming• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
House - 186
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Riviera BeachOccupation: Urban and Regional PlannerEducation: Florida A&M University, B.S., Public Relations; Florida State University, M.S.P.,
Urban PlanningRecreational Interests: exercising, reading, spending time with family
Affiliations:• American Institute of Certified Planners• American Planning Association• Leadership Palm Beach County, 2011, Alumni Relations board member, 2012• Riviera Beach Library Advisory Board, Chair, 2010-2012• The Salvation Army Northwest Community Center Advisory Board
DemocratDistrict 88District Office:
Suite 1052715 North Australian AvenueWest Palm Beach 33407-4500561-650-6880
Capitol Office:1401 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5088
Bobby Powell
House - 187
Committee Membership:• Healthy Families Subcommittee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
House - 188
Majority Leader
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: OrlandoOccupation: Business Owner (Consulting) and Professional Engineer (Transportation)Spouse: Lisa PrecourtChildren: Stephanie, Michael, Heather, Samuel, JacobEducation: University of Florida, B.S., Civil Engineering, 1978-1983Born: October 20, 1960, Orlando, FloridaReligious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: camping, cycling, fishing, golf, hiking, hunting, kayaking, racquetball,
surfing, swimming, tennisOther Public Service:
• Public Service Commission Nominating Council• Republican Party of Florida State Executive Committee• Orange County Building Codes Board of Adjustment & Appeals• Orange County Delegation, Vice Chairman, 2009, Chair, 2010• Orange County Development Advisory Board, past Chairman• Osceola County Delegation, Chair, 2008• Workforce Florida Board of Directors
Affiliations:• American Society of Civil Engineers• Florida Blue Key• Florida Engineering Society• Institute of Transportation Engineers• National Society of Professional Engineers
RepublicanDistrict 44District Office:
Suite 2707009 Dr. Phillips BoulevardOrlando 32819-5124407-355-5784
Capitol Office:322 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5044
Stephen L. Precourt"Steve"
House - 189
• West Orange Political Alliance, Chairman, 2004-2005, current member• West Orange-South Lake Transportation Task Force, Chairman, 2004-2005, current member• Leadership Orlando, Class of 49, past member• Orange County Building Codes Board of Adjustments and Appeals, past member• West Orange Chamber of Commerce, past Board of Directors
Highlights:• Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business Award, 2012• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012• Florida Home Builders Association, Champion of Housing Award, 2012• American Conservative Union, Defender of Liberty, 2011• National Coalition for Public School Options, Champion of School Choice, 2011• The American Institute of Architects, Legislator of the Year, 2010• The Coalition of McKay Scholarship Schools, Distinguished Service Award, 2010• Florida Network on Disabilities, Heart Award, 2010• Gator Engineering, Leadership Award, 2010• Florida Family Policy Council, Defender of Marriage, 2009• Coalition for Property Rights, Representative of the Year, 2008• Orange County Young Republicans, Legislator of the Year, 2008• American Society of Civil Engineers, Central Florida Chapter, Engineer of the Year, 2004,
2006
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee
House - 190
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Miami GardensOccupation: Retired Chief InvestigatorEducation: St. Thomas University, B.S., Criminal Justice, 1978; St. Thomas University, M.S.,
Administration of Justice, 1980Born: August 17, Miami, FloridaHistorical: City of Miami Gardens, council member, 2003-2011; Committee to Incorporate
City of Miami Gardens, member, 2002Religious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: avid reader, epicurean (culinary), international traveling
Affiliations:• Alliance for Retired Americans• Alpha Gamma Chapter, Eta Phi Zeta Sorority, Inc., National Director of Education, 2008-2010,
current member• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)• American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME-Retirees)• Brentwood Crime Prevention Community Organization• Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW)• Norland Crime Prevention Community Organization• North Dade Community Development Federal Credit Union, Board of Directors, 1998,
member, 1998-present• Pentecostal Tabernacle Crime Prevention Community Organization• Unrepresented People's Positive Action Council (UP-PAC), Executive Board member• Miami-Dade Democratic Party, Democratic Executive Committee, 2012• SAVE Jackson (Hospital), Blue Ribbon Task Force, 2012• Women's Democratic Club of Miami Gardens, Secretary, 2012, member, 2011-2012
DemocratDistrict 102District Office:
Suite 2018910 Miramar ParkwayMiramar 33025-4129954-432-1557
Capitol Office:1402 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5102
Sharon Pritchett
House - 191
• Florida Black Caucus-Local Elected Officials (FBC-LEO), 2003-2011• Women Elected to Municipal Government, President, 2009, member, 2009-2010• Committee to Incorporate City of Miami Gardens, 2002-2003• Miami-Dade County Commission – Community Councils (North Dade Community Council
3), Community Council member, 1998-2003Highlights:
• Eta Phi Zeta Sorority, Inc., Soror of the Year• 17th Congressional District, Women's History Month Woman of Honor, 2012• Miami-Dade County Office of Black Affairs, Drum Majors for Peace (Criminal Justice), 2009
Committee Membership:• Economic Affairs Committee• Health Innovation Subcommittee• Healthy Families Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee
House - 192
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: LithiaOccupation: Agricultural Marketing/Farming – Strawberries, Blueberries & VegetablesSpouse: Melissa (Hinton) Raburn of Riverview, FloridaChildren: JacksonEducation: University of Florida, B.S., Agricultural Education and Communication, 2003-
2007; Florida Blue Key, Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, J. Wayne Reitz ScholarBorn: January 15, 1985, Plant City, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Southern BaptistRecreational Interests: biking, farming, fishing, running, swimming
RepublicanDistrict 57District Office:
3618 Erindale DriveValrico 33596-6311813-653-7097
Capitol Office:1003 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5057
Jake Raburn
House - 193
Committee Membership:• Education Appropriations Subcommittee• Health Innovation Subcommittee• K-12 Subcommittee• State Affairs Committee• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
House - 194
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2008-2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Delray BeachOccupation: Insurance Agent/Business OwnerSpouse: Rabbi Amy Rader of Minneapolis, MinnesotaChildren: Caleb, Ruby, Yael, EzraEducation: Lake Brantley High School, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 1982-1986; Boston
University, B.S., B.A., 1986-1990Born: October 6, 1968, Detroit, MichiganMoved to Florida: 1972Religious Affiliation: JewishRecreational Interests: running, spending time with family, travel
Other Public Service:• Okeechobee County Legislative Delegation, Vice Chair, 2008-2009• Florida Self-Insurers Guaranty Association, appointed board member, 2006-2008
Affiliations:• American Israel Public Affairs Committee• Anti-Defamation League• Democratic Club of Greater Boynton Beach
DemocratDistrict 81District Office:
Suite 1179045 La Fontana BoulevardBoca Raton 33434-5641561-218-5010/561-218-5011
Capitol Office:1402 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5081
Kevin Rader
House - 195
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Health Quality Subcommittee• Healthy Families Subcommittee• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee
House - 196
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: KissimmeeChildren: Andres, Linda, DianaEducation: Warner University, Masters of Science Management, 2009-2011Military Service: U.S. Army, Finance Manager, 12 yearsBorn: Bronx, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1999Religious Affiliation: Christian, non-denominational
Highlights:• Business Council, National Leadership Award, 2006• NAACP, Emerging Leadership Award, 2006• Florida Young Democrats, Florida Young Democrat of the Year, 2003
DemocratDistrict 43District Office:
704 Mabbette StreetKissimmee 34741-5154407-518-0043
Capitol Office:1101 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5043
Ricardo Rangel
House - 197
Committee Membership:• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee• Government Operations Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee• State Affairs Committee• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
House - 198
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Key LargoOccupation: ConsultantSpouse: Ryan Raschein of Madison, WisconsinChildren: Drake RascheinEducation: Florida State University, B.S., Political Science, 1999-2003Born: December 16, 1980, Anchorage, AlaskaHistorical: Great-grandfather Hartley Hendrick Hethcox served in the Florida House of
Representatives in the 1940s and was a County Commissioner in Lake County.Moved to Florida: 1999Religious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: ballet, boating, gardening, SCUBA diving
Affiliations:• Florida Keys Area Health Education Center, Vice Chair, 2008-present• Florida Keys Healthy Start Coalition, past Chair, 2004-present• Key Largo Community Preservation Foundation, board member, 2012-present• Leadership Monroe County, Board Secretary, 2009-present• Monroe County Republican Executive Committee, Precinct Woman, 2008-present• Upper Keys Business & Professional Women, past President, 2004-present
Highlights:• Upper Keys Business & Professional Women, Woman of the Year, 2008
RepublicanDistrict 120District Office:
Suite 1099198 Overseas HighwayKey Largo 33037-2437305-453-1202
Capitol Office:1003 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5120
Holly Merrill Raschein
House - 199
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee• Economic Affairs Committee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
House - 200
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Plant CityOccupation: Certified Public AccountantSpouse: Shirley Drake of Cleveland, OhioChildren: Jaclyn, AlekEducation: Florida State University, B.S., Accounting, 1976-1979, Sigma Chi FraternityBorn: July 3, 1957, Jacksonville, FloridaReligious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: cooking, golf, playing guitar, reading
Affiliations:• Advisory Board for Platinum Bank, Chairman, 2009-present• United Food Bank of Plant City, Board of Directors, 2008-present• Brandon Chamber of Commerce, former member• City of Plant City, Florida, former Mayor and City Commissioner• Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, former Chairman• Plant City Gourmet and Veniculture Society, Chairman• Plant State Bank, former Director• Public Transportation Commission of Hillsborough County, former Chairman• Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Council of Hillsborough County, former
Director• Tourist Development Council of Hillsborough County, former Director
Highlights:• Florida Institute of CPAs, Outstanding Discussion Leader Award• Jaycees, Outstanding Young Men of America
RepublicanDistrict 58District Office:
Suite 204110 West Reynolds StreetPlant City 33563-3379813-757-9110
Capitol Office:1102 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5058
Daniel D. Raulerson"Dan"
House - 201
Committee Membership:• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Government Operations Subcommittee• Health Quality Subcommittee• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee• Regulatory Affairs Committee
House - 202
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: JacksonvilleOccupation: President of First Coast Manufacturers AssociationSpouse: Brenda R. Ray of VirginiaChildren: Lake Ray IV, Forrest Ray, Hampton RayEducation: St. Johns River Junior College, A.A., 1975-1976, Forensics, Student Government;
University of Florida, B.S., Civil Engineering, 1976-1981, Delta Upsilon Fraternity, American Society of Civil Engineers
Born: October 4, 1956, Jacksonville, FloridaHistorical: Eighth-generation Floridian; Eagle ScoutReligious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: Studying the history of Florida and the United States
Other Public Service:• Jacksonville City Council, 1999-2007
Affiliations:• Florida Engineering Society• National Society of Professional Engineers• Northside Business Leaders Club• Southside Businessmen's Club• Exchange Club, President, 1995• Executive Association of Jacksonville, President, 1991, past member• Florida Community College of Jacksonville Foundation, past member
Highlights:• Lake Ray & Associates, LLC, Principal• Registered Professional Engineer, Florida
RepublicanDistrict 12District Office:
Suite 11615 Huffingham RoadJacksonville 32216-2792904-723-5300
Capitol Office:405 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5012
Lake Ray
House - 203
• Halcrow, Inc., Vice President, 2003-2010• Harbor Engineering Company, President, 1993-2003
Committee Membership:• Economic Affairs Committee• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, Chair• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee, Vice Chair
House - 204
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TampaOccupation: Retired EducatorSpouse: James ReedChildren: 5 adultsGrandchildren: Ajani, Eden, Laarian, Lorenzo II, Maletha, Michael, Jr., Moses, Saniyah,
Tenisha, Tyandre, ZuriEducation: National-Louis University, B.S.Born: Pelham, GeorgiaMoved to Florida: 1957Religious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: exercising, reading, shopping, spending time with grandchildren
Other Public Service:• Advocate for all schools to be air-conditioned• Advocate for common course numbering for private and public colleges• Hillsborough City-County Planning Board, past member• Hillsborough County Commission, Citizens Advisory Board, past member• Hillsborough County School Board, Advisory Committee, past member
Affiliations:• Florida Child Abuse Council, past member• Florida State PTA, past board member• Hillsborough County Children's Board, past Secretary• Hillsborough County Council of PTSA, past member• Lucy Dell Civic, past President• NAACP Political Action, past Chairperson• North Tampa Chamber Association, past Associate Director
DemocratDistrict 61District Office:
Suite 2012109 East Palm AvenueTampa 33605-3909813-241-8024
Capitol Office:300 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5061
Betty Reed
House - 205
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee• Education Appropriations Subcommittee• Education Committee, Democratic Ranking Member• Rules & Calendar Committee
House - 206
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TallahasseeOccupation: Attorney/College ProfessorSpouse: Michael Vasilinda of Lansing, MichiganChildren: Anna Laura Rehwinkel, Catherine RehwinkelEducation: New College, 1977-1982; University of South Florida, B.A., Social and Behavioral
Sciences, 1982; University of Florida, College of Law, J.D., 1983-1985, International Law ClubBorn: July 9, Rochester, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1977Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: bicycle riding, film and classic movies, gardening, good conversation,
hiking, quality family time, reading, tennis, the arts, travel, writingAffiliations:
• Big Bend Anti-Bullying Task Force• Capital City Tiger Bay• Children's Campaign, 2004-present• Community College Caucus• Early Childhood Caucus• Florida Film, Entertainment and Television Caucus• North Florida Legal Services, Capital Campaign• United Way of the Big Bend• Tallahassee Women Lawyers, former board member• Gentiva Corporation, Advisory Board, 1994-2008• American Association of University Women, board member, 2006-2007• Common Cause, board member, 2004-2007• The Florida Bar, Paralegal Regulation Study Committee, 2005-2006
DemocratDistrict 9Capitol Office:
1001 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5009
Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda
House - 207
• Leon High School Foundation, board member, 2004-2006• Zonta International, board member, 2006• Leadership Tallahassee XXIII, 2005• PACE Center for Girls, board member, 1994-1998
Highlights:• Children's Campaign "5 Promises Legislative Agenda"• Clean Energy Congress, co-founder• Created Paralegal Internship Program• Created the first community college online paralegal program in Florida• Department of Regulation, former Assistant General Counsel• Florida News Channel, "The Florida Room" Weekly Panelist• Girl Scout Assistant Troop Leader• Legal Services of North Florida, 30th Anniversary Campaign• Mike Vasilinda Productions, former Executive Vice President and General Counsel• Revised teacher's guide for sixth through twelfth grades on local government• Safe Steps for Florida's Children, spokesperson• Tallahassee Community College, created Applied Ethics course• Tallahassee Community College, Principal Professor of Paralegal and Legal Studies Program• "Tallahassee: Recipe for the Good Life", Executive Producer• Tallahassee Chamber, Board Nominating Committee, 2006, Co-Chair, Nuts and Bolts, 2006-
2007
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee• Finance & Tax Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Rules & Calendar Committee
House - 208
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Ponte Vedra BeachOccupation: Osteopathic PhysicianSpouse: Tamara Ferrell Renuart of Jacksonville, FloridaChildren: Jennifer, Scarlett, Ronald, Jr., Christopher, Shannon, Matthew, AshleyEducation: University of Florida, A.A., B.S., 1982-1986, Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Alpha
Epsilon Delta Pre-Med Honor Society, Newman Club; Santa Fe Community College, EMT Certificate, 1985; Nova Southeastern University, D.O., 1986-1990, Class Officer, Rural Medicine Club, AHEC Research Coordinator/Student Director, First Annual Rose Community Service Award, 1990; University of Florida Health Science Center Jacksonville, Internal Medicine Residency
Military Service: Florida Army National Guard, Colonel, 1990-2010: Operation Iraqi Freedom, Field Surgeon, 2003; Chief Medical Officer, 2004-2010; Operation Enduring Freedom, 2005-2006; Flight Surgeon, Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2007; Florida Cross Medal, 2010; United States Army, Meritorious Service Medal, 2010; Order of Military Medical Merit, 2011
Born: January 5, 1964, Coral Gables, FloridaReligious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: attending college and NFL football games, camping, hiking,
photography, restoration of American muscle cars, running, target shooting, whitewater rafting
Other Public Service:• State Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee, appointed by Governor Jeb
Bush, 2005-2008Affiliations:
• Florida Medical Association
RepublicanDistrict 17District Office:
Suite 307814 A1A NorthPonte Vedra Beach 32082-3270904-273-4466
Capitol Office:204 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5017
Ronald Renuart"Doc"
House - 209
• Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree• National Rif le Association, life member• Ponte Vedra Beach Rotary• Veterans of Foreign Wars• Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Executive Board member, 2004-2009, Physician of
the Year, 2006, Vice President, 2008-2009• American Osteopathic Association, Delegate, 2001-2008, Mentor Hall of Fame, 2009• Nova Southeastern University, Osteopathic Alumni Association, past President, 2006-2007• Republican Club of Ponte Vedra, past President, 2005-2007• Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Chief of Medicine, 1998-2001, Chief of Staff, 2004-2005
Highlights:• Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise Award, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012• Florida Dental Association, Dr. Lewis Earle Legislative Service Award, 2012• Nova Southeastern University, Celebration of Excellence, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2012• St. Johns County Legislative Delegation, Chairman 2009, Chair, 2011-2012• American Cancer Society, Leadership Award, 2011• American Conservative Union, ACU Conservative, 2011• Florida Academy of Family Practice, Diabetic Master Clinician, 2011• FOMA, Legislator of the Year, 2011• United States Department of Defense, Certificate of Appreciation for Leadership on Public
Policy Changes, 2011• University of Florida, Silver Society, 2011• American College of Physicians, Fellow, 2010• American Diabetes Association, Legislative Champion Award, 2010• American Heart Association, Legislator of the Year, 2010• Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2009,
Guardian of Independent Higher Education Award, 2010, Alumni Award, 2011• Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation, honorary member, 2010
Committee Membership:• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee• Health & Human Services Committee• Health Innovation Subcommittee• K-12 Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee, Chair
House - 210
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Miami BeachOccupation: CPA-Certified Public Accountant/ConsultantEducation: University of Central Florida, B.S., Biology, 1975-1979; University of Central
Florida, B.S.B.A., Accountancy, 1982-1983; University of Tampa, M.B.A., 1985-1987Born: April 25, 1957, Houston, TexasMoved to Florida: 1968
DemocratDistrict 113District Office:
Suite 402A1701 Meridian AvenueMiami Beach 33139-1890305-535-5426
Capitol Office:1301 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5113
David Richardson
House - 211
Committee Membership:• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee• Health Innovation Subcommittee• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee• Select Committee on Gaming• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
House - 212
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently• Delegation Chair – Charlotte County, 2011-present
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Punta GordaOccupation: Funeral DirectorChildren: James Clay Roberson, Mark L. RobersonGrandchildren: Trent, Abby, Zachary, Hannah, Hayden, HalaynaEducation: Manatee Junior College, A.A., 1962-1963; Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science,
Mortuary Science Degree, Salutatorian, 1964-1965; University of South Florida, Studies in Personnel Management & Business Administration, 1966-1969
Born: November 5, 1943, Bradenton, FloridaReligious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: horticulture, reading
Other Public Service:• Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, State Board of Funeral Directors &
Embalmers, former Chairman, 1998-2004, current member• Charlotte County Cemetery Advisory Committee, 1996-1997• The Florida Bar 20th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, non-lawyer member, 1982-1986
Affiliations:• American Association of Retired Persons• Charlotte County Cultural Center, Vice President, 2007-present, current Board of Trustees
member• Elks Lodge No. 2606, Punta Gorda• Florida Funeral Directors Association, President, 1978, current member• Independent Funeral Directors of Florida• Master Mason, Punta Gorda Lodge No. 115 F&AM• National Funeral Directors Association
RepublicanDistrict 75District Office:
Suite B17825 Murdock CirclePort Charlotte 33948-4090941-613-0914
Capitol Office:214 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5075
Kenneth L. Roberson"Ken"
House - 213
• National Rif le Association• Port Charlotte Rotary Club, President, 1982-1983, 1978-present• Sahib Temple of Shrine, Sarasota, Florida, current charter member• Scottish Rite-Valley of Fort Myers
Highlights:• International Funeral & Cemetery Association, Certified Cemetery Executive, 1994-present• Restlawn Memorial Park & Mausoleum, Inc., Port Charlotte, Florida, President and Chairman
of Board• Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., est. 1976, Port Charlotte, Florida, President and
founder• Venice Memorial Gardens, Venice, Florida, Vice President
Committee Membership:• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee• Health & Human Services Committee• Health Quality Subcommittee, Chair• Judiciary Committee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 214
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: EsteroOccupation: Budget Manager, College of Arts and Sciences, Florida Gulf Coast UniversitySpouse: Ruth Rodrigues (Lindsey) of Plant City, FloridaChildren: Rhett RodriguesEducation: Berry College, Rome, Georgia, B.A., 1992; Winshape Scholarship Recipient,
Forensics Scholarship Recipient, Student GovernmentBorn: April 17, 1970, Pensacola, FloridaHistorical: Webb Jernigan, maternal great cousin, Florida House of Representatives, 1937, 1945,
1951, 1953, 1956Religious Affiliation: Church of Christ
Other Public Service:• Stoneybrook Community Development District, Supervisor, 2006-2008, 2009-2012• Lee County Charter Review, committee member, 2007-2008• Lee County Housing Authority, board member, 2005-2008
Affiliations:• Lee County Republican Executive Committee, Vice Chair, 2010-2012, member, 1995-1997,
2003-present• Special Equestrians, Vice Chair, 2009, Board of Directors, 2005-2010, Board of Advisors,
2010-present• Freedom and Virtue Institute,Treasurer, 2011, board member, 2009-2012
RepublicanDistrict 76District Office:
Suites 216, 217, and 21817595 South Tamiami TrailFort Myers 33908-4570239-433-6501
Capitol Office:1302 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5076
Ray Wesley Rodrigues
House - 215
Committee Membership:• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee• Healthy Families Subcommittee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
House - 216
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MiamiOccupation: AttorneyEducation: Brown University, B.A., I.R. Political Economy of Development, 2000; Harvard
Law School, J.D., 2006Born: August 8, 1978Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Other Public Service:• Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning
Organization, member, 2012• Community Relations Board, City of Miami, member, 2012• Peace Corps, Senegal, business advising volunteer, 2000-2003
Affiliations:• Cuban American Bar Association
Highlights:• Mobile Home Council, Miami, Florida, Recognition Award "for your immense work and
cooperation"• WeCount!, Homestead, Florida, Community Service Award• Florida Legal Services, Miami, Florida, Community Defender Award, 2011• Florida International University College of Law, Miami, Florida, Carlos A. Costa Immigration
& Human Rights Clinic, Adjunct Clinical Professor, 2008-2010• Eagle Scout, 1995
DemocratDistrict 112District Office:
Suite 6012100 Coral WayMiami 33145-2657305-854-0365
Capitol Office:1101 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5112
José Javier Rodríguez
House - 217
Committee Membership:• Civil Justice Subcommittee• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Health Quality Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee• Rules & Calendar Committee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 218
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently• Democratic Deputy Whip, 2010-2012, February 9, 2010-November 2, 2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Lauderdale LakesOccupation: Real Estate Professional/ConsultantSpouse: Clifton Rogers of Jamaica, West IndiesEducation: New York City Community College, A.A.S., 1973-1976; Pace University, 1980;
University of Phoenix, B.S., 2003Born: September 28, Jamaica, West IndiesReligious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: dancing, netball, walking
Other Public Service:• Broward County Land Preservation Advisory Board• Broward League of Cities, President• Broward Management and Efficiency Study Commission• City of Lauderdale Lakes, City Commissioner• Florida Consumer Advisory Board• State Road 7 Collaborative, Vice Chair• Broward County Charter Review Commission, 2006-2008
Affiliations:• Caribbean American Democratic Club, founding member• Greater Caribbean American Chamber, foundation member• Kiwanis Club Lauderdale Lakes, foundation member• Saints Netball Club, foundation and current member• Tenet (Florida Medical Campus), board member, 2006 to present• Broward UNCF, 1995-2007• One Community (FKA-NCCJ), past member
DemocratDistrict 95District Office:
Suite 100-J3800 Inverrary BoulevardLauderhill 33319-4316954-497-3367
Capitol Office:1101 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5095
Hazelle P. Rogers"Hazel"
House - 219
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Joint Administrative Procedures Committee• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee, Democratic
Ranking Member• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
House - 220
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: West Palm BeachOccupation: President, Palm Beach Kennel ClubSpouse: Patricia "Patti" Kulp of Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaChildren: Mary, Frannie, Patrick III, AnthonyEducation: Clemson University, B.A., Political Science, 1982-1986; Villanova University of Law,
J.D., 1989; Lehigh University, M.B.A., 1992Born: February 9, 1964, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaHistorical: Thomas Rooney, brother, U.S. House of Representatives, 2008-presentMoved to Florida: 1992Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: golf, movies
Other Public Service:• Palm Beach County Sports Commission• South Florida Water Management District, Governing Board, 2007-2010
Affiliations:• Autism Project of Palm Beach County, Director, 2002-present• Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches, Trustee, 2002-present• Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, 2007-present• North Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, Trustee, 2008-present• Palms West Chamber of Commerce, Trustee, 2007-present• Roger Dean Stadium Advisory Board, Director, 2003-present• Rosarian Academy Development Committee, 2000-2008
RepublicanDistrict 85District Office:
Suite #70013970 RCA BoulevardPalm Beach Gardens 33410-4231561-625-5176
Capitol Office:200 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5085
Patrick Rooney, Jr.
House - 221
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee• Health Quality Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Healthy Families Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
House - 222
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives on April 15, 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: St. PetersburgOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Angela Holmes Rouson of St. Petersburg, FloridaChildren: Shkeisha Winston, Danielle Rouson, Giselle Rouson, Evan Holmes, Daniel Rouson,
Emanuel Rouson, Jared Rouson, Aaron RousonEducation: University of Florida School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1978-1981Born: July 20, 1954, New Orleans, LouisianaMoved to Florida: 1959
Other Public Service:• Legatus• St. Petersburg Catholic High School, Advisory Board member• Pinellas County, former Prosecutor• The National Bar Association, Substance Abuse and Addictions Task Force, former Chairman• Tax and Budget Reform Commission, Commissioner, 2007-2008• St. Petersburg NAACP, President, 2000-2005
Highlights:• Florida Partners in Crisis, Legislative Leadership Award, 2012• Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Legislator of the Year, 2010, 2011• PACE Center of Pinellas, Legislator of the Year, 2011• University of South Florida – St. Petersburg, Chancellor's Award for Civic Leadership, 2010
DemocratDistrict 70District Office:
Suite D6501 25th Way SouthSt. Petersburg 33712-5665727-906-3200
Capitol Office:212 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5070
Darryl Ervin Rouson
House - 223
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Regulatory Affairs Committee• State Affairs Committee, Democratic Ranking Member
House - 224
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: DeltonaOccupation: Financial ManagerSpouse: Emma SantiagoChildren: Kristina, Gabriela, DavidEducation: Brentwood High School, graduate; trained at Long Island Metro center business
and insuranceBorn: Dover, New JerseyMoved to Florida: 1991Religious Affiliation: Roman CatholicRecreational Interests: bass fishing, golfing, movies, spending time with the family, travel
RepublicanDistrict 27District Office:
Suite 28777 Deltona BoulevardDeltona 32725-7175386-575-0387
Capitol Office:1003 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5027
David Santiago
House - 225
Committee Membership:• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
House - 226
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: OrlandoOccupation: Community Organizer, Nonprofit ConsultantEducation: University of Central Florida, B.A., Political Science, Legal and Women's Studies,
minor, 2005Born: April 12, 1983, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaRecreational Interests: community theatre, the arts
Affiliations:• Florida Safe Schools Coalition, founder• Orange County League of Women Voters• Orlando Anti-Discrimination Ordinance (OADO) Committee• Osceola Arts for Complete Education Coalition, Chairman• Planned Parenthood of Greater Orlando, board member• University of Central Florida Alumni Association• Equality Florida, Statewide Field Director, 2006-2012• Orange County Democratic Executive Committee, Development Chair, 2012
Highlights:• Watermark magazine, "Top 25 Leaders Under 25", 2006
DemocratDistrict 49District Office:
Suite 1303361 Rouse RoadOrlando 32817-2145407-207-7283
Capitol Office:1101 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5049
Joe Saunders
House - 227
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee• Education Committee• Health Quality Subcommittee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee
House - 228
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Spring HillChildren: Micheal, IsabellaEducation: Pasco-Hernando Community College, A.A., 1995; University of Central Florida,
B.S., 1998Born: July 8, 1975, Somerville, New JerseyMoved to Florida: 1980Religious Affiliation: Methodist
Affiliations:• Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Ridge Council, Executive Board• Suncoast YMCA, Board of Directors
RepublicanDistrict 35District Office:
The Lincoln Centre12503 Springhill DriveSpring Hill 34609-5069352-688-5005
Capitol Office:422 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5035
Robert C. Schenck"Rob"
House - 229
Committee Membership:• Rules & Calendar Committee, Chair• Select Committee on Gaming, Chair
House - 230
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently• Democratic Whip, 2006-2008
Biographical Information:City of Residence: HollywoodOccupation: Attorney, Law Offices of Elaine J. SchwartzSpouse: Martin Schwartz of Brooklyn, New YorkChildren: Dennis, Deborah, AlisonEducation: Hofstra University, B.A., History, 1960-1964; New York University School of Law,
J.D., 1965-1968Born: April 13, 1943, New York, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1980Religious Affiliation: JewishRecreational Interests: chatting, playing the piano, quilting, reading
Other Public Service:• City of Hollywood, Assistant City Attorney• Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Attorney• Hollywood Housing Authority, Vice Chair and Commissioner• Long Term Care Ombudsman Council, Attorney/Advocate
Affiliations:• Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys• Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Real Property Committee• Broward County Bar Association, past Chair - Elder Law Section• Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Hollywood• Hills Democratic Club, President, 1998-present• Hollywood Sun-Tattler, People Columnist• National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys• National Council of Jewish Women, President - Hollywood Section, Florida State Public
DemocratDistrict 99District Office:
Old Library 1st Floor, City Hall Circle2600 Hollywood BoulevardHollywood 33020-4807954-924-3813
Capitol Office:300 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5099
Elaine J. Schwartz
House - 231
Affairs Network, Chair• Share-A-Meal Homeless Feeding Program, member, co-founder• Temple Solel, Board of Directors, President-Sisterhood, 1988-1991, current member• The Florida Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section and The Florida Bar Elder Law
Section• Greater Hollywood Task Force on the Homeless, Vice Chair 1994-1995, past member• Member of the Bars of Florida, 1982 and New York, 1969• Stirling Elementary School PTA, Chair – Protection & Safety, past member
Highlights:• Progress Florida, Florida Watch Action and America Votes, Champions of Florida's Middle
Class Award, 2011, 2012• The Florida Bar, Legislative Award, 2011• Community Enhancement Collaboration, Public Servant of the Year Award, 2010-2011• Florida Health Care Association, Friend of the Elderly Award, 2010• American Cancer Society, Legislative Award, 2008, 2009• Broward County Women's Hall of Fame, Inductee, 2009• American Cancer Society, Florida Chapter, Legislative Service Award, 2008• American Jewish Congress, Civic Leader of the Year Award, 2008• Florida Council On Aging, Outstanding Legislative Service Award, 2008• The Florida Bar, Elder Law Section, Member of the Year, 2008
Committee Membership:• Health & Human Services Committee• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee, Democratic Ranking Member• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act), Democratic
Ranking Member
House - 232
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2006
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Boca RatonOccupation: President, Slosberg Report from IsraelChildren: Dori (deceased), Emily, WendyGrandchildren: Skye MinskyEducation: Roosevelt University, B.S., Business Administration, June 1970Born: August 26, 1947, Chicago, IllinoisMoved to Florida: 1979Religious Affiliation: JewishRecreational Interests: exercise, reading at Starbucks, travel, walking my dog, Soldier, at the
dog parkAffiliations:
• Democratic Executive Committee of Palm Beach County• Lifetime Fitness• Temple Emeth
DemocratDistrict 91District Office:
Suite 2007499 West Atlantic AvenueDelray Beach 33446-1394561-496-5940
Capitol Office:1401 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5091
Irving Slosberg"Irv"
House - 233
Committee Membership:• Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Government Operations Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member
House - 234
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• Deputy Whip, August 12, 2011-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: InvernessOccupation: U.S. Army, RetiredChildren: Ashton, GabriellaGrandchildren: BraedynEducation: G.E.D.Military Service: United States Army, 20 years, served in Panama, Korea, Saudi Arabia (Desert
Storm)Born: October 12, 1965, Ridgewood, New JerseyMoved to Florida: 1975Religious Affiliation: Christian
Affiliations:• Citrus County Veterans Coalition• Disabled American Veterans• Sertoma of Inverness• Veterans of Foreign Wars
RepublicanDistrict 34District Office:
591 East Gulf to Lake HighwayLecanto 34461-9392352-560-6020
Capitol Office:319 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5034
Jimmie T. Smith
House - 235
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee• Economic Affairs Committee• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee, Vice Chair
House - 236
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: DoverOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Amie SpanoChildren: Kali, Vince, Caleb, IsaiahEducation: Brandon High School, diploma, 1984; University of South Florida, B.A., History,
with honors, 1994; Florida State University College of Law, J.D., Law, with honors, 1998Born: July 16, 1966, Tampa, FloridaReligious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: family, music, reading, sports
Affiliations:• Bell Shoals Baptist Church• Brandon Foundation, board member• Camp Cristina YMCA, advisory board member• Florida Farm Bureau• Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce• Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce, board member
Highlights:• Brandon Business Network International Chapter, founding member and President• Teacher of the Year Celebration, Chair, 2012
RepublicanDistrict 59District Office:
Unit A11256 Winthrop Main StreetRiverview 33578-4267813-655-3742
Capitol Office:1102 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5059
Ross Spano
House - 237
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee• Civil Justice Subcommittee• Health Quality Subcommittee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee
House - 238
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• Former Congressional Aide to former United States Representative Carrie P. Meek
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MiamiOccupation: AttorneyEducation: St. Thomas University, B.A., Communication Arts, 1993; St. Thomas University
School of Law, J.D., 1999; St. Thomas Law School-Family Law Clinic (Domestic Violence) and Immigration Law Clinic
Born: July 11, 1967, Miami, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: reading
Affiliations:• Casa Valentina, board member• Family Christian Association of America, board member• Inner City Children's Touring Dance Company, board member
DemocratDistrict 109District Office:
Suite 513300 Northwest 27th AvenueOpa Locka 33054-4827305-953-3086
Capitol Office:1301 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5109
Cynthia A. Stafford
House - 239
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee• Civil Justice Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Education Committee• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee• Select Committee on Gaming
House - 240
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: WestonOccupation: Financial ServicesSpouse: Debbi Stark of Miami BeachChildren: Jason, LindseyEducation: University of Denver, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1974; American College,
Chartered Life Underwriters, 1995-2000Born: July 26, 1952, New York, New YorkReligious Affiliation: Jewish
Affiliations:• Broward Association of Health Underwriters, past President, current member• Century Village Democratic Club• Dolphin Democrats• Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce• National Association of Health Underwriters• National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors• Pembroke Pines Democratic Club• Plantation Democratic Club• Senior Democratic Caucus• Temple B'Nai Aviv, past board member and committee Chair, current member• Weston American Youth Soccer Organization, past founding board member and coach• Weston Area Chamber of Commerce• Weston Business Chamber, founding member• Weston Democratic Club• Weston Rotary Club
DemocratDistrict 104District Office:
Suite 2021730 Main StreetWeston 33326-3676954-217-0287
Capitol Office:1301 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5104
Richard Stark
House - 241
Highlights:• Broward Association of Health Underwriters, Stanley Greenspun Insurance Person of the Year,
2007• Florida Association of Health Underwriters, Above and Beyond Leadership Award, 2005
Committee Membership:• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• K-12 Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
House - 242
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• U.S. House of Representatives, intern, 2000
Biographical Information:City of Residence: SarasotaOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Jennifer SteubeChildren: Ethan GregoryEducation: University of Florida, B.S., Animal Science, Agricultural Law, minor, 1996-2000,
J.D., 2001-2003, Florida Blue Key, Student Government, Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, University of Florida Hall of Fame
Military Service: Army, 2004-2008, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Bar, Parachutist Badge
Born: May 19, 1978, Bradenton, FloridaHistorical: Brad Steube, father, Sheriff of Manatee County, Florida 2007-presentReligious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: SCUBA diving, surfing
Highlights:• Associated Builders and Contractors Inc., Friend of Enterprise Award• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, "Champion of Children"• Community Alliance of Sarasota County, Recognition of Dedication and Service to the
Citizens of Sarasota County• Florida Chamber, Legislative Honor Roll• Florida Federation of Fairs & Livestock Shows, Legislative Appreciation Award• Florida Sheriffs Association, Legislative Award, "In Appreciation for Your Support of Florida
Sheriffs and Public Safety in the State of Florida"• Girls Inc. of Sarasota County, Recognition for Being a True Hero to Florida Nonprofits
RepublicanDistrict 73District Office:
Unit A722 Apex RoadSarasota 34240-1713941-341-3117
Capitol Office:319 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5073
W. Gregory Steube"Greg"
House - 243
• Port Manatee Propeller Club, Legislative Appreciation• Sahib Shrine, Appreciation for Military Service "Iraq Service" Award• The Florida Bar – Family Law Section, Special Appreciation Award for HB 387 – Keeping
Children Safe Act• The Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Legislative Contributions• Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America, Grateful Appreciation for Your
Efforts and Contributions on Behalf of the Veterans and Their Families• Florida Retail Association, Legislator of the Year Award, 2011• The American Conservative Union, ACU Conservative for the 2011 Session of the Florida
Legislature
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Health Innovation Subcommittee, Vice Chair• Regulatory Affairs Committee• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee
House - 244
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: OrlandoOccupation: Community ActivistSpouse: Jerry B. Stewart of Brooklyn, New YorkChildren: Sam, Amanda, CourtneyGrandchildren: Ben, Leah, Owen, Molly, Liza, BrennerEducation: Valencia Community College; European Independent Studies AbroadBorn: November 23, 1948, Johnstown, PennsylvaniaHistorical: Elected as Orange County Commissioner – District 4, 2002, reelected in 2006,
totaling eight years of service.Moved to Florida: 1950Religious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: bicycling, traveling
Other Public Service:• City of Orlando Parks Board• Countywatch, former Chairwoman• Library Governance Board• Orange County Canvassing Board• Orange County Parks and Recreation Board, Chair• Value Adjustment Board
Affiliations:• East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, past Board of Directors• Phase II Housing Component for Mentally Ill, past Vice Chairman• Metroplan Orlando, Chairwoman, 2007, past member, 2002-2010• St. Johns River Restoration Group, 2004-2008• Phase II Central Receiving Center, Vice Chair, 2006
DemocratDistrict 47District Office:
2212 Curry Ford RoadOrlando 32806-2422407-893-3141
Capitol Office:1402 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5047
Linda Stewart
House - 245
• Orange County Vice Mayor, 2004Highlights:
• Sierra Club, Commissioner Leadership Award (FLERA), 2011• Equality Florida, Voice of Equality Award, 2010• Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Recognition of Outstanding Achievement for
Historic Preservation, 2006• Women's Executive Council, Downtown Woman of the Year, 2004
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee• Select Committee on Claim Bills• State Affairs Committee• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
House - 246
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: OcalaOccupation: President/Owner of Stone Petroleum Products, Inc.Spouse: Michelle StoneChildren: 2 grown childrenGrandchildren: 2 grandchildrenEducation: Cook High School (Adel, Georgia), diploma, 1967Born: January 12, 1948, Fitzgerald, GeorgiaReligious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: active runner
Other Public Service:• Marion County Commission, Chair, 2004-2012 (served twice)
Affiliations:• Meadowbrook Church, usher• Ocala-Marion County Chamber of Commerce, past board member, current member• Rotary Club of Ocala/Silver Springs, past Club President and District Officer, current member• Leadership Ocala, Board of Regents, former Chairman• Marion County Roadbuilders Association, past Director
Highlights:• Sam Walton Community Business Leader Award• All American City Committee (Ocala, Florida), 1995
RepublicanDistrict 22District Office:
Suite 1043001 Southwest College RoadOcala 34474-4415352-291-4436
Capitol Office:1003 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5022
Charlie Stone
House - 247
Committee Membership:• Choice & Innovation Subcommittee• Civil Justice Subcommittee• Education Appropriations Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee
House - 248
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Daytona BeachOccupation: Writer/ProducerChildren: Dwayne, Jr., D'AmbraGrandchildren: RayvinEducation: Daytona State College, A.S., A.A.; University of Central Florida, B.S., M.P.A.Born: November 13, 1967, Daytona Beach, Florida
Other Public Service:• Daytona Beach City Commissioner, 2003-2008
Affiliations:• Daytona Beach Police & Fire Pension Board, Trustee• Leadership Florida Class X• Florida League of Cities, past member• East Volusia Regional Water Authority Oversight Committee, Chairman, 2008• Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, first Vice President, 2006-2008• National League of Cities, 2003-2008• Volusia/Flagler MPO, Vice Chairman, 2007-2008• Volusia League of Cities, 2003-2008
DemocratDistrict 26District Office:
Suite 1031020 West International Speedway BoulevardDaytona Beach 32114-3447386-239-6202
Capitol Office:1101 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5026
Dwayne L. Taylor
House - 249
Committee Membership:• Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining• Rules & Calendar Committee• State Affairs Committee
House - 250
Minority Leader
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Fort LauderdaleOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Dawn Board of Cleveland, OhioChildren: Alison Nicole Thurston, Perry E. Thurston IIIEducation: Morehouse College, B.A., Finance, 1982; University of Miami, J.D., 1987Born: January 30, 1961, Pompano, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: basketball, football, tennis
Highlights:• Served on the Safety & Security Council, Committee on Business Regulation, Committee on
Courts, Committee on Education Innovation & Career Preparation
DemocratDistrict 94District Office:
331 Northwest 27th AvenueFort Lauderdale 33311-8632954-321-2800
Capitol Office:316 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5094
Perry E. Thurston, Jr.
House - 251
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 252
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Melbourne BeachOccupation: College ProfessorChildren: TaylorEducation: University of Florida, B.A., M.A., 1996-1999Born: January 6, 1978, Honolulu, HawaiiMoved to Florida: 1990
RepublicanDistrict 53District Office:
8060 South Highway A1AMelbourne Beach 32951-3948321-984-4848
Capitol Office:400 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5053
John Tobia
House - 253
Committee Membership:• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Health & Human Services Committee• Insurance & Banking Subcommittee• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee, Chair
House - 254
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: OrlandoOccupation: NYC Transit Police Detective (Ret.); Marion County School Bus Driver (Ret.);
Lynx Bus Driver (Ret.)Spouse: Carmen L. Torres of San Juan, Puerto RicoChildren: Yvonne Torres, Victor Torres III, Justin Torres, Amy Mercado, Melony MarcellaGrandchildren: Evan, Eliza, Jeremy, Jaslene, Rebekah, Aaron, Carin, AidenEducation: Harren High School, New York, New York, General Diploma, 1962-1966; John Jay
College, 1972-1973Military Service: United States Marine Corps, 1966-1970, Good Conduct Medal, stationed in
Okinawa, Japan, Rank of SergeantBorn: New York, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1993Religious Affiliation: EpiscopalRecreational Interests: softball, traveling
Affiliations:• ATU-Latino Caucus, Southeast Regional Representative• Central Florida Labor Council (AFL-CIO), Trustee• Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, Vice Chair, 2010, current member• Orange County Democratic Executive Committee• Florida Voters League, Inc., past member• New York City Transit Police, Detectives' Endowment Association, 2nd Vice President, past
member
DemocratDistrict 48District Office:
Suite 1-C5425 South Semoran BoulevardOrlando 32822-1751
Capitol Office:1402 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5048
Victor Manuel Torres, Jr."Vic"
House - 255
Committee Membership:• Education Committee• Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee• Transportation & Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
House - 256
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MiamiOccupation: Attorney; Trujillo Vargas LLPSpouse: Carmen Mir of Coral Gables, FloridaChildren: Carlos Manuel, Isabella AlbaEducation: Spring Hill College, B.S., Business Administration, 2001-2004, Student
Government Vice President; Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2004-2007, Pro Bono Certificate, Children's Advocacy Center
Born: February 25, 1983, Long Island, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1988Religious Affiliation: Roman CatholicRecreational Interests: boating, fishing, hunting, reading
Affiliations:• Miami-Dade County Charter Review Task Force, 2012• Miami-Dade Criminal Justice Council, Executive Board member, 2010-2012• Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Alumni Board member, 2005-2011• Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2008-2010• Spring Hill College, Miami Chapter Alumni President, 2008-2010
Highlights:• Associated Industries of Florida, 98% rating in 2011, 96% rating in 2012• Florida Chamber of Commerce, "A" Rating, 2012• Florida Charter School Alliance, Champion of School Choice, 2012• Foundation of Florida's Future, 100% "A" Rating, 2011, 2012• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2011• The American Conservative Union, Defender of Liberty Award Recipient, 2011• Miami Herald, Silver Knight Award Recipient, 2001
RepublicanDistrict 105District Office:
Suite 2042500 Northwest 107th AvenueDoral 33172-5923305-470-5070
Capitol Office:204 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5105
Carlos Trujillo
House - 257
Committee Membership:• Business & Professional Regulation Subcommittee• Economic Affairs Committee• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee, Chair• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Healthy Families Subcommittee• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 258
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Keystone HeightsOccupation: ArchitectSpouse: Katherine Lynn Van ZantChildren: Michael, Scott, Charles, Jr., Kimberly, Katie, Daniel, Joshua, LydiaGrandchildren: Cameron, C.J., Scott, Jr., Luke, Wyatt, Sabrina, Brenda, SethEducation: University of Florida, Bachelor of Architecture, 1962-1968; Southern Baptist
Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity, 1971-1974; Western Baptist Theological Seminary, Havana, Cuba, Doctorate of Theology, 1999-2001
Born: November 24, 1943, Jacksonville, FloridaHistorical: Charles, Jr., son, is currently Superintendent of Schools, Clay County, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: fishing, f lying, hunting, tennis
Other Public Service:• Clay County Florida Code Board, appointment• Clay County School Board, appointment
Affiliations:• Boy Scouts of America• Clay County Florida Code Board, past Vice Chairman• Clay County School Board, past Vice Chairman• Florida Blue Key• Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity• The Gospel Lighthouse International• The National Rif le Association
RepublicanDistrict 19District Office:
Suite 53841 Reid StreetPalatka 32177-2509386-312-2272
Capitol Office:405 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5019
Charles E. Van Zant
House - 259
Highlights:• Registered architect, 10 southeastern states• Van Zant Associates, Architects, owner• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2009, 2012• ABC, Friend of Free Enterprise, 2009• AIF Florida Energy Council, Legislator of the Year, 2009• Christian Coalition of Florida, Faith and Family Award, 2009• Florida Family Policy Council, Defender of Marriage Award, 2009
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee• Criminal Justice Subcommittee• Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining, Chair• Justice Appropriations Subcommittee• Local & Federal Affairs Committee• Rules & Calendar Committee
House - 260
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently• Democratic Whip, 2006-2008
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Coconut CreekOccupation: Attorney; General Counsel, Keiser UniversitySpouse: AngelaChildren: Jacquelyn, StevenEducation: University of Connecticut, transferred, 1978; University of Florida, B.S.B.A.,
Finance, 1980; Nova University Law School, J.D., 1985Born: March 21, 1958, Washington, D.C.Moved to Florida: 1977Religious Affiliation: JewishRecreational Interests: golf, SCUBA diving, skiing, traveling
Other Public Service:• Broward County Resource Recovery Board, Chair, M.P.O. appointed• City of Coconut Creek, Commissioner, Vice Mayor, Mayor• Coconut Creek Planning & Zoning Board, appointed member
Affiliations:• Aging and Disability Resource Center's Advisory Council• Broward Young Democrats• Coconut Creek Democratic Club• Coral Springs/Parkland Democratic Club• Dolphin Democratic Club• Margate Democratic Club• National Conference of Legislators from Gaming States, Executive Committee, Committee on
Casinos, Committee on State-Federal Relations• Palm-Aire Democratic Club
DemocratDistrict 96District Office:
4800 West Copans RoadCoconut Creek 33063-3879954-956-5600
Capitol Office:212 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5096
James W. Waldman"Jim"
House - 261
• Tamarac/Sawgrass Democratic Club• Temple Beth Israel, Endowment Fund, Board of Directors• The Florida Bar Association• The Virginia Bar Association• United States Supreme Court• Wynmoor Democratic Club
Highlights:• Anti-Defamation League, Certificate of Appreciation, 2012• American Cancer Society, Legislator of the Year, 2008, 2009, 2011• Florida League of Cities, Legislative Appreciation Award, 2011• The Florida Bar, Legislative Award, 2011• American Heart Association, Learn and Live Award, 2008• American Cancer Society, Legislative Leadership Award, 2007• Florida League of Cities, Defender of Home Rule Award, 2007• Jewish National League, Award for Lifelong Commitment to Israel, 1998
Committee Membership:• Civil Justice Subcommittee• Finance & Tax Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee, Democratic Ranking Member• Rules & Calendar Committee, Democratic Ranking Member• Select Committee on Gaming, Democratic Ranking Member• State Affairs Committee
House - 262
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives on March 1, 2011, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Miami GardensSpouse: Alvin WatsonChildren: 6 childrenGrandchildren: 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildrenBorn: Miami, Florida
Other Public Service:• Broward-Dade Counties Transportation Task Force• Committee to Incorporate Miami• Dade/Broward Transportation Bridge• Miami-Dade County North Dade Task Force• Miami-Dade Task Force, District One• National, State, and County League of Cities, council member• North Dade Municipal Advisory Committee• Miami Gardens City Council, Vice Mayor, 2007-2009, member, 2003-2010
Affiliations:• Andover Civic Association, President• C.I.N.D.• Dade County Limousine Advisory Board• Florida Limousine Association of South Florida, former Director• World Care Inc., founder
Highlights:• Established, Junior Council – Miami Gardens• Established, Young Progressive Adults – Miami Gardens• Watson Antique and Classic Cars, former owner
DemocratDistrict 107District Office:
Suite 204610 Northwest 183rd StreetMiami Gardens 33169-4472305-654-7100
Capitol Office:1301 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5107
Barbara Watson
House - 263
Committee Membership:• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee• Rulemaking Oversight & Repeal Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Transportation & Highway Safety Subcommittee
House - 264
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: AlachuaOccupation: State Legislator, Retired City ManagerChildren: 5 adult sonsEducation: Santa Fe College, Law Enforcement Certification; Santa Fe College, A.S.,
Criminal Justice Technology; University of Alabama, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Human Services; Mountain State University, M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Public Administration; Northcentral University, M.B.A.; Harvard University John F. Kennedy Graduate School of Government Executive Education, Leadership for the 21st Century, Graduate; Northcentral University, Business Administration and Public Administration, Doctoral Candidate
Born: September 30, 1958, Gainesville, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: biking, exercising of all types, long walks, working out with weights
Other Public Service:• City of Alachua, former City Manager, former Police Officer, former Sergeant, former Deputy
Chief of Police• Santa Fe College, State and Local Government, former Adjunct Professor
Affiliations:• Alachua Lions Club• Alpha Lambda Delta Honorary Society• Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity• Pinnacle Honor Society• Special Olympics, Volunteer Coach• Alachua County Child Advocacy Center, Steering Committee, past member• Alachua County Task Force of Administrators, past member
DemocratDistrict 20District Office:
Suite 2022815 Northwest 13th StreetGainesville 32609-2865352-264-4001
Capitol Office:1301 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5020
Clovis Watson, Jr.
House - 265
• Alachua County United Way, past Board of Directors• American Red Cross North Central Florida Chapter, past Board of Directors• Florida City and County Managers' Association, past member• International City Managers' Association, past member• Juvenile Justice Council, past Board of Directors• Police Executive Council, past Board of Directors• Police Executive Training Committee, past Board of Directors
Highlights:• Alachua Chamber of Commerce, Lifetime Achievement Award• Alachua County Democratic Black Caucus, Democrat of the Year Award• Department of Veteran Affairs of North Florida/South Georgia, Certificate of Appreciation for
Volunteerism• Florida Democratic Black Caucus, Public Servant Award of the Year• Gainesville Lodge of Fraternal Order of Police, Administrator of the Year Award• Governor's Peace at Home Award, Presented by the late Governor Lawton Chiles• Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Leadership Courage Award• International Association of Chiefs of Police, Professional and Outstanding Achievement in
Law Enforcement Award• NAACP – Alachua County Branch, Rev. Dr. T. A. Wright Leadership Award• University of Alabama, Alice Parker Award for Outstanding Work in Humanities• City of Alachua, Florida, street dedication: "Clovis Watson, Jr. Way" located in front of the
housing project where he grew up, 2008• Mountain State University Graduate Program, Distinguished Alumni Award, 2004• Alachua Chamber of Commerce, Officer of the Year Award, 1987, 2001
Committee Membership:• Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee• Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee• Economic Development & Tourism Subcommittee• Health Quality Subcommittee• State Affairs Committee
House - 266
Speaker
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2006, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Wesley ChapelOccupation: BusinessmanSpouse: Courtney Weatherford of Panama City, FloridaChildren: Ella Kate, Molly Marie, Madelyn StarrEducation: Jacksonville University, B.S., 2002Born: November 14, 1979, Dallas, TexasMoved to Florida: 1986Religious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: jogging, playing sports, reading
Other Public Service:• Student Athlete Recruiting Task Force
Affiliations:• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Florida• Commission on Open Government• Goodwill Industries• Jobs for America's Graduates• Pasco County Take Stock in Children Program• The Fund for American Studies• Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce
RepublicanDistrict 38District Office:
28963 State Road 54Wesley Chapel 33544-3218813-558-5115
Capitol Office:420 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5038
Will Weatherford
House - 267
House - 268
Democratic Whip
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently• Democratic Whip, 2012-2014• Democratic Deputy Whip, 2010-2012, December 8, 2008-November 2, 2010• Democratic Policy Advisor
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TallahasseeOccupation: Marketing & Business ConsultantSpouse: Opal McKinney-Williams of Miami, FloridaChildren: Adrianna, Alan-LouisEducation: Florida A&M University, B.S., 1998, M.B.A., Business, 2003Born: March 22, 1975, Tallahassee, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: baseball, basketball, football, golf
Other Public Service:• Bethel Community Development, Corporation Board of Directors• City of Tallahassee, Airport Advisory Board• Community Relations Aide to Mayor John Marks, City of Tallahassee• Florida Advisory Committee, United States Commission on Civil Rights• Florida Selective Service Board• Guardian Ad Litem, board member• Second Harvest of the Big Bend, board member
Affiliations:• Boys Choir of Tallahassee, board member• Capitol City Chamber of Commerce• Challenger Learning Center, Board of Directors
DemocratDistrict 8Capitol Office:
1001 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5008
Alan B. Williams
House - 269
• Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys, board member• Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Alumni Association, Chapter President, life
member• Gadsden County Chamber of Commerce• Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce• Leadership Florida, Council of Advisors• Leadership Tallahassee, Board of Governors, Chair• League of Women Voters of Florida• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People• National Forum for Black Public Administrators• Tallahassee Alumni of Kappa Alpha Psi• United States Commission on Civil Rights, Florida Advisory Committee, board member• United Way of the Big Bend, Board of Directors• Opportunity Tallahassee, former member• Tallahassee Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, former board member
Highlights:• Brother of the Year, Alpha Xi Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., past Polemarch• Founded FAMU Campus Venom Shuttle Service• Leadership Tallahassee Distinguished Leadership Awards Finalist• 2009 Ernestine Butler Social Action Award, Gadsden County Alumnae Chapter of Delta
Sigma Theta, Incorporated• American Cancer Society, 2009 Legislative Award• Florida Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel, Trio Achiever Award,
November 2009• Tallahassee Democrat 30th Anniversary Volunteer of the Year Finalist – Outstanding
Volunteer, Service to the Community, Civic Services Category, 2008• Rattler Pride Award, 2007• Featured in Ebony magazine's "30 Future Leaders under 30" in 2003• FAMU Student Government Association, Student Senator, 1993-1998
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Committee• Economic Affairs Committee, Democratic Ranking Member• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee, Democratic Ranking Member• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee• Regulatory Affairs Committee
House - 270
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Winter HavenOccupation: Attorney, Realtor, CEO of John Wood Enterprises, a Housing and Agriculture
CompanyChildren: Malloy, JohannaGrandchildren: Oliver, BennettEducation: University of Florida, 1971-1972; Columbia University, B.A., Economics, 1973-1974;
Florida State University, J.D., 1974-1977Born: December 7, 1952, Lakeland, FloridaReligious Affiliation: EpiscopalRecreational Interests: golf, reading, skiing, sports, swimming, tennis
Affiliations:• East Polk Association of Realtors• Gulf Ridge Council, Boy Scouts of America, V.P. Endowment, 2008, Executive Board member,
2001-present• Lakeland Bar Association• Polk County Builders Association
Highlights:• Associated Builders and Contractors, Friend of Free Enterprise, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Honor Roll, 2010, 2011, 2012• Florida Chamber, 100% Legislative Report Card, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012• National Federation of Independent Business, 100% Rating, 2011, 2012• Associated Industries of Florida, Champion for Business Award, 2011• Community Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Legislative Leadership Award, 2011• Florida Chamber of Commerce, Distinguished Advocate, 2011
RepublicanDistrict 41District Office:
Suite 30020 Third Street SouthwestWinter Haven 33880-2905863-298-5300
Capitol Office:214 House Office Building402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5041
John Wood
House - 271
• Florida Home Builders Association, Friend of Housing Award, 2009, Champion of Housing Award, 2011
Committee Membership:• Energy & Utilities Subcommittee• Health & Human Services Committee• Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee• Health Innovation Subcommittee, Chair• Select Committee on PPACA (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act)
House - 272
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2008, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MelbourneOccupation: Mortgage BrokerChildren: Bailey Richard Workman, Sofia Grace WorkmanEducation: Satellite High School, 1988-1991; Appalachian State University, B.S., 1991-1995Military Service: National Guard, 1990-2005; graduate of the North Carolina Military
Academy as 2nd Lieutenant in 1995; Battery Commander, Operation Noble EagleBorn: May 3, 1973, Belleville, CanadaMoved to Florida: 1980Religious Affiliation: ProtestantRecreational Interests: deep sea fishing
Other Public Service:• Home Ownership Promotes the Economy Task Force, appointed by Governor Crist, 2008• Financial Action Team, appointed by Chief Financial Officer Sink, 2008
Affiliations:• Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers, past President, 2006-2008, current member• Rockledge Rotary Club
Highlights:• Innovative Business of the Year, 2006• Small Business of the Year, 2004
RepublicanDistrict 52District Office:
Suite D33 Suntree PlaceMelbourne 32940-7602321-757-7019
Capitol Office:317 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5052
Ritch Workman
House - 273
Committee Membership:• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee• Finance & Tax Subcommittee, Chair• Government Operations Subcommittee• Rules & Calendar Committee• Select Committee on Gaming• State Affairs Committee
House - 274
Deputy Majority Leader & Majority Whip
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2010, reelected subsequently• Deputy Majority Leader and Majority Whip, 2012-2014• Deputy Majority Whip, appointed March 10, 2011-2012• Clerkship, United States Department of Justice, 1991• Congressional intern, Congressman Don Fuqua, 1984
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TampaOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Matt YoungChildren: Alexandra, CarsonEducation: Florida State University, B.S., 1985; University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1993Born: November 9, 1964, Tallahassee, FloridaHistorical: W. Randolph Hodges, grandfather, Florida Senate, 1953-1963, President Pro
Tempore, 1959, President, 1961-1962; Gene Hodges, uncle, Florida House of Representatives, 1972-1988
Religious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: family recreation, fishing, hunting, tennis, travel, water sports
Other Public Service:• Girl Scouts of America, volunteer
Affiliations:• Girl Scouts of America• Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee• National Rif le Association• South Tampa Chamber of Commerce• The Florida Bar, 1993-present
RepublicanDistrict 60District Office:
Suite 2022909 West Bay to Bay BoulevardTampa 33629-8175813-835-2270
Capitol Office:322 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5060
Dana D. Young
House - 275
Committee Membership:• Rules & Calendar Committee• Select Committee on Gaming
House - 276
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Palm HarborOccupation: Teacher/TV Broadcast JournalismSpouse: Terry Ann Zimmermann of CaliforniaChildren: Christopher Zimmermann, Heather ZimmermannEducation: Buffalo State College, B.S., Education, 1974-1975, M.S., EducationBorn: February 24, 1951, Bayshore, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1984Religious Affiliation: LutheranRecreational Interests: Award-winning screenplay writer
Affiliations:• North Pinellas Democrat Club, past President• North Pinellas Republican Club, past Vice President
Highlights:• Florida Scholastic Press Association, State Journalism Teacher of the Year, 2003• Florida Scholastic Press Association, Tampa Bay Journalism Teacher of the Year, 1995, 1999,
2002
DemocratDistrict 65District Office:
1106 Pinehurst RoadDunedin 34698-5425727-733-8267
Capitol Office:1401 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5065
Carl F. Zimmermann"Z"
House - 277
Committee Membership:• Education Committee• Higher Education & Workforce Subcommittee• K-12 Subcommittee• Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee
House - 278
Legislative Service:• Clerk of the House of Representatives, November 2008-present• House Chief of Staff, 2004-2008• House Chief of Operations, 2000-2001• House Education Council Director, 1997-2000
Biographical Information:Children: KatherineEducation: St. Leo College, 1981-1983; Florida State University, B.S., Political Science, 1983-
1986Born: October 20, 1963, Tyler, TexasReligious Affiliation: PresbyterianRecreational Interests: fishing, history, hunting
Other Public Service:• Selective Service System, District Board of Appeals, Chairman, 1992-present• Technical support missions to the Iraqi Council of Representatives, 2005, 2007• Governor's Office of Policy & Budget, Education Policy Coordinator, 2003-2004• Okaloosa County, Deputy Tax Collector, 2002-2003
Clerk of the HouseCapitol Office:
513 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5400
Robert L. Ward"Bob"
Other House Officers
House - 279
Legislative Service:• House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms, July 1, 1998-present• House of Representatives Deputy Sergeant at Arms, 1976-1998• National Legislative Services and Security Association, 1976-present (Chairman, Region
IV 2000-2002, First Trustee 2002-2003, Vice President 2004-2006, President 2006-present, Executive Board 1999-present)
• NCSL Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee, 2004-present, Executive Committee, 2009-present
Biographical Information:Spouse: Janice Stokes of BlountstownChildren: Hilary, Heather, Hannah, HayleyGrandchildren: Madison Grace, Braden Ira, Evyn Jane Peddie, Noah Patrick, Reese
Benton, Ella Grace ParramoreEducation: Tallahassee Junior College, A.A., 1971; Florida State University, B.S., Finance,
1981Born: July 8, 1951, Quincy, FloridaHistorical: E. Amos Sumner, father, served in the Florida House of Representatives 1964-
1966 and later served as Staff Director for the Senate Agriculture Committee in the Florida Senate until his retirement in 1988; Clyde Carl Sumner, Sr., grandfather, served on Liberty County School Board; R. L. Hosford, cousin, served in the Florida House of Representatives 1933, 1941, 1959, and 1961-1963; Robert F. Hosford, great-great uncle, served as County Judge, Sheriff, and Tax Assessor for Liberty County and later served in the Florida House of Representatives in 1899 and 1913 and the Florida Senate in 1909-1912; Distinguished Revolutionary War General, Jethro Sumner, ancestor
Religious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: all sports, fishing, hunting
Sergeant at ArmsCapitol Office:
512 The Capitol402 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1300850-717-5700
Earnest W. Sumner"Earnie"
House - 280
Affiliations:• Boy Scouts of America Suwannee River Area Council Executive Board of Directors, past
member• Boy Scouts of America Ocklawaha District Board of Directors, past Chairman of
Membership Committee• Fortress Ministries, Inc., Board of Directors, Secretary• Liberty County Recreation Advisory Board• Liberty County Big Bend Hospice Advisory Council• Liberty County Farm Bureau• Grace United Methodist Church Board of Trustees, Lay Leader, past Administrative
Council Chairman• Liberty County Senior Citizens Association, Inc., Board of Directors, past member and
President• Florida Jaycees, past member
Highlights:• National Conference of State Legislatures, Legislative Staff Achievement Award• National Legislative Services and Security Association, John Everhardt "Trooper" Award• National Legislative Services and Security Association, Tony Beard Memorial Award
House - 281
6 terms, nonconsecutiveGayle B. Harrell (R)....November 2000 to November 2008; November 2010
5 terms plus partial term (7 mos.), nonconsecutiveDennis K. Baxley (R)....November 2000 to June 26, 2007; November 2010
5 terms, nonconsecutiveMike Fasano (R)....November 1994 to November 2002; November 2012 Irving "Irv" Slosberg (D)....November 2000 to November 2006; November 2010
4 terms plus partial term (17 mos.), consecutiveMarti Coley (R)....June 14, 2005
4 terms, consecutiveJoseph A. "Joe" Gibbons (D)....November 2006 Eduardo "Eddy" Gonzalez (R)....November 2006 Doug Holder (R)....November 2006 Ed Hooper (R)....November 2006 Seth McKeel (R)....November 2006 Bryan Nelson (R)....November 2006 Jimmy Patronis (R)....November 2006 Stephen L. "Steve" Precourt (R)....November 2006 Betty Reed (D)....November 2006 Robert C. "Rob" Schenck (R)....November 2006 Elaine J. Schwartz (D)....November 2006 Perry E. Thurston, Jr. (D)....November 2006 James W. "Jim" Waldman (D)....November 2006 Will Weatherford (R)....November 2006
3 terms plus partial term (20 mos.), consecutiveClay Ford (R)....February 27, 2007
3 terms plus partial term (14 mos.), consecutiveCharles McBurney (R)....September 18, 2007
3 terms plus partial term (12 mos.), consecutiveMatt Hudson (R)....November 20, 2007
3 terms plus partial term (6 mos.), consecutiveDarryl Ervin Rouson (D)....April 15, 2008
3 terms, consecutiveJanet H. Adkins (R)....November 2008
Length of Service
Terms to which elected through General Election November 6, 2012
House - 282
Gwyndolen "Gwyn" Clarke-Reed (D)....November 2008 Steve Crisafulli (R)....November 2008 Erik Fresen (R)....November 2008 Mia L. Jones (D)....November 2008 Debbie Mayfield (R)....November 2008 H. Marlene O'Toole (R)....November 2008 Mark S. Pafford (D)....November 2008 Lake Ray (R)....November 2008 Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D)....November 2008 Ronald "Doc" Renuart (R)....November 2008 Kenneth L. "Ken" Roberson (R)....November 2008 Hazelle P. "Hazel" Rogers (D)....November 2008 Dwayne L. Taylor (D)....November 2008 John Tobia (R)....November 2008 Charles E. Van Zant (R)....November 2008 Alan B. Williams (D)....November 2008 John Wood (R)....November 2008 Ritch Workman (R)....November 2008
3 terms, nonconsecutiveBruce Antone (D)....November 2002 to November 2006; November 2012
2 terms plus partial term (8 mos.), consecutiveJanet Cruz (D)....February 23, 2010
2 terms plus partial term (7 mos.), consecutiveMatt Gaetz (R)....April 13, 2010
2 terms, consecutiveLarry Ahern (R)....November 2010 Ben Albritton (R)....November 2010 Frank Artiles (R)....November 2010 Lori Berman (D)....November 2010 Michael Bileca (R)....November 2010 Jim Boyd (R)....November 2010 Jason T. Brodeur (R)....November 2010 Douglas Vaughn "Doug" Broxson (R)....November 2010 Matthew H. "Matt" Caldwell (R)....November 2010 Daphne D. Campbell (D)....November 2010 Richard Corcoran (R)....November 2010 Daniel Davis (R)....November 2010 Jose Felix Diaz (R)....November 2010 Reggie Fullwood (D)....November 2010 Tom Goodson (R)....November 2010
House - 283
James W. "J.W." Grant (R)....November 2010 Bill Hager (R)....November 2010 Clay Ingram (R)....November 2010 Larry Metz (R)....November 2010 George R. Moraitis, Jr. (R)....November 2010 Jeanette M. Nuñez (R)....November 2010 Kathleen C. Passidomo (R)....November 2010 W. Keith Perry (R)....November 2010 Ray Pilon (R)....November 2010 Elizabeth W. Porter (R)....November 2010 Patrick Rooney, Jr. (R)....November 2010 Jimmie T. Smith (R)....November 2010 Cynthia A. Stafford (D)....November 2010 W. Gregory "Greg" Steube (R)....November 2010 Carlos Trujillo (R)....November 2010 Dana D. Young (R)....November 2010
2 terms, nonconsecutiveKevin Rader (D)....November 2008 to November 2010; November 2012
1 term plus partial term (20 mos.), consecutiveBarbara Watson (D)....March 1, 2011
1 term plus partial term (16 mos.), consecutiveJose R. Oliva (R)....June 28, 2011
1 term, consecutiveHalsey Beshears (R)....November 2012 Randolph Bracy (D)....November 2012 Karen Castor Dentel (D)....November 2012 Michael Philip "Mike" Clelland (D)....November 2012 Neil Combee (R)....November 2012 W. Travis Cummings (R)....November 2012 Mark Danish (D)....November 2012 Manny Diaz, Jr. (R)....November 2012 Dwight Richard Dudley (D)....November 2012 Dane Eagle (R)....November 2012 Katie A. Edwards (D)....November 2012 Heather Dawes Fitzenhagen (R)....November 2012 Charles David "Dave" Hood, Jr. (R)....November 2012 Travis Hutson (R)....November 2012 Shevrin D. "Shev" Jones (D)....November 2012 Dave Kerner (D)....November 2012 Mike La Rosa (R)....November 2012
House - 284
Larry Lee, Jr. (D)....November 2012 MaryLynn "ML" Magar (R)....November 2012 Kionne L. McGhee (D)....November 2012 Jared Evan Moskowitz (D)....November 2012 Kathleen M. Peters (R)....November 2012 Cary Pigman (R)....November 2012 Bobby Powell (D)....November 2012 Sharon Pritchett (D)....November 2012 Jake Raburn (R)....November 2012 Ricardo Rangel (D)....November 2012 Holly Merrill Raschein (R)....November 2012 Daniel D. "Dan" Raulerson (R)....November 2012 David Richardson (D)....November 2012 Ray Wesley Rodrigues (R)....November 2012 José Javier Rodríguez (D)....November 2012 David Santiago (R)....November 2012 Joe Saunders (D)....November 2012 Ross Spano (R)....November 2012 Richard Stark (D)....November 2012 Linda Stewart (D)....November 2012 Charlie Stone (R)....November 2012 Victor Manuel "Vic" Torres, Jr. (D)....November 2012 Clovis Watson, Jr. (D)....November 2012 Carl F. "Z" Zimmermann (D)....November 2012
Senate - 285
The Senate
Don Gaetz, President
Garrett Richter, President Pro Tempore
Lizbeth Benacquisto, Majority (Republican) Leader
Christopher L. Smith, Minority (Democratic) Leader
Debbie Brown, Secretary of the Senate
Donald Severance, Sergeant at Arms
Senate - 286
Directory of the SenatePresident
409 The Capitol850 · 487 · 5229
President Pro Tempore404 Senate Office Building
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Majority (Republican) Office330 Senate Office Building
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Minority (Democratic) Office200 Senate Office Building
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Secretary of the Senate405 The Capitol850 · 487 · 5270
Sergeant at Arms403 The Capitol850 · 487 · 5224
Senate - 287
Office of the President
Don Gaetz, President
Chris Clark, Chief of Staff Reynold Meyer, Deputy Chief of Staff on Legislative Policy
Katie Betta, Deputy Chief of Staff on Communications Frank Fuller, Senior Policy Advisor on Education
Rick Harper, Senior Policy Advisor on Economic Affairs Lisa Vickers, Senior Policy Advisor on Governmental Operation
Carol Gormley, Senior Policy Advisor on Health and the Environment Michael Byrne, Legislative Analyst
Eric Edwards, Chief Legislative Assistant Carlecia Collins, Office Manager and Scheduler
Mary Mica, Front Office Coordinator Britton Alexander, Legislative Research Analyst
409 The Capitol
850 · 487 · 5229
Office of the President Pro Tempore
Garrett Richter, President Pro Tempore
Rebecca "Becky" Kokkinos, Legislative Assistant Sandra Mummert, Legislative Assistant
Michael Nachef, Legislative Assistant
404 Senate Office Building
850 · 487 · 5023
Senate - 288
Majority (Republican) Office
Lizbeth Benacquisto, Majority (Republican) Leader Tom Lee, Deputy Majority (Republican) Leader
Jim Rimes, Staff Director Jay Ferrin, Legislative Analyst
Allison Liby-Schoonover, Legislative Analyst Andrew Mackintosh, Legislative Analyst
Brian McManus, Legislative Analyst Molly Cowart, Legislative Research Assistant
Dan Dawson, Press Secretary Diane Vanderhoff, Administrative Assistant
330 Senate Office Building
850 · 487 · 5184
Minority (Democratic) Office
Christopher L. Smith, Minority (Democratic) Leader Maria Lorts Sachs, Minority (Democratic) Leader Pro Tempore
Oscar Braynon II, Minority (Democratic) Whip Darren Soto, Minority (Democratic) Deputy Whip Bill Montford, Minority (Democratic) Policy Chair
Theresa Frederick, Staff Director Stephanie Morse, Attorney
Alexander Barrio, Legislative Analyst Ken Winker, Legislative Analyst
Christopher Lazo, Legislative AnalystMichelle DeMarco, Press Secretary
Sherese Gainous, Administrative Assistant
200 Senate Office Building
850 · 487 · 5833
Senate Counsel
George Levesque, General Counsel
305 Senate Office Building
850 · 487 · 5237
Senate - 289
Secretary of the Senate
Debbie Brown, Secretary of the Senate
Gary McKenzie, Deputy Secretary Shasta Kruse, Assistant Secretary
James Rhea, Staff Director, Bill Drafting Lucy Carter, Journal, Publishing, and Research
Charlie Frier, Document Center and Amendment Filing Bill McCully, Copy Center Mike Thurmond, Graphics
Darryl Jarmon, Photography Sharon Norsworthy, Print Shop
405 The Capitol
850 · 487 · 5270
Sergeant at Arms Office
Donald Severance, Sergeant at Arms
403 The Capitol
850 · 487 · 5224
Senate Page Program
Linda Wilkie, Senate Page Coordinator
32 Senate Office Building
850 · 487 · 5256
Counties in Senate District and SenatorRepublicans in roman (26)
Democrats in italic (14)
Senate - 290
1. Bay, Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington and part of Okaloosa Don Gaetz, Niceville
2. Escambia, Santa Rosa and part of Okaloosa Greg Evers, Baker
3. Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Hamilton, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla
Bill Montford, Tallahassee
4. Nassau and part of Duval Aaron Bean, Fernandina Beach
5. Baker, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Suwannee, Union and part of Marion
Charles S. "Charlie" Dean, Sr., Inverness
6. Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and part of Volusia John Thrasher, St. Augustine
7. Alachua, Bradford, Clay Rob Bradley, Fleming Island
8. Parts of Lake, Marion, Volusia Dorothy L. Hukill, Port Orange
9. Part of Duval Audrey Gibson, Jacksonville
10. Seminole and part of Volusia David Simmons, Altamonte Springs
11. Parts of Lake, Marion, Orange, Sumter Alan Hays, Umatilla
12. Part of Orange Geraldine F. "Geri" Thompson, Orlando
13. Parts of Brevard, Orange Andy Gardiner, Orlando
14. Parts of Orange, Osceola, Polk Darren Soto, Orlando
15. Parts of Orange, Osceola, Polk Kelli Stargel, Lakeland
Senate - 291
16. Parts of Brevard, Indian River Thad Altman, Rockledge
17. Parts of Hillsborough, Pasco John Legg, Trinity
18. Hernando and parts of Pasco, Sumter Wilton Simpson, Trilby
19. Parts of Hillsborough, Manatee, Pinellas Arthenia L. Joyner, Tampa
20. Part of Pinellas Jack Latvala, Clearwater
21. Okeechobee and parts of Highlands, Martin, Osceola, Polk, St. Lucie Denise Grimsley, Sebring
22. Parts of Hillsborough, Pinellas Jeff Brandes, St. Petersburg
23. Parts of Collier, Lee Garrett Richter, Naples
24. Part of Hillsborough Tom Lee, Brandon
25. Part of Palm Beach Joseph Abruzzo, Wellington
26. DeSoto, Glades, Hardee and parts of Charlotte, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee Bill Galvano, Bradenton
27. Part of Palm Beach Jeff Clemens, Lake Worth
28. Sarasota and part of Charlotte Nancy C. Detert, Venice
29. Part of Broward Jeremy Ring, Margate
30. Parts of Charlotte, Lee Lizbeth Benacquisto, Fort Myers
Senate - 292
31. Part of Broward Christopher L. Smith, Fort Lauderdale
32. Parts of Indian River, Martin, Palm Beach, St. Lucie Joe Negron, Stuart
33. Part of Broward Eleanor Sobel, Hollywood
34. Parts of Broward, Palm Beach Maria Lorts Sachs, Delray Beach
35. Part of Miami-Dade Gwen Margolis, Coconut Grove
36. Parts of Broward, Miami-Dade Oscar Braynon II, Miami Gardens
37. Part of Miami-Dade Anitere Flores, Miami
38. Part of Miami-Dade Rene Garcia, Hialeah
39. Hendry, Monroe and parts of Collier, Miami-Dade Dwight Bullard, Miami
40. Part of Miami-Dade Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Coral Gables
Senate Districts by Counties
(numbers in bold denote part of county)
Senate - 293
Alachua....7
Baker....5
Bay....1
Bradford....7
Brevard....13, 16
Broward....29, 31, 33, 34, 36
Calhoun....3
Charlotte....26, 28, 30
Citrus....5
Clay....7
Collier....23, 29
Columbia....5
DeSoto....26
Dixie....5
Duval....4, 9
Escambia....2
Flagler....6
Senate - 294
Franklin....3
Gadsden....3
Gilchrist....5
Glades....26
Gulf....3
Hamilton....3
Hardee....26
Hendry....39
Hernando....18
Highlands....21, 26
Hillsborough....17, 19, 22, 24, 26
Holmes....1
Indian River....16, 32
Jackson....1
Jefferson....3
Lafayette....5
Lake....8, 11
Senate - 295
Lee....23, 30
Leon....3
Levy....5
Liberty....3
Madison....3
Manatee....19, 26
Marion....5, 8, 11
Martin....21, 32
Miami-Dade....35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40
Monroe....39
Nassau....4
Okaloosa....1, 2
Okeechobee....21
Orange....11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Osceola....14, 15, 21
Palm Beach....25, 27, 32, 34
Pasco....17, 18
Senate - 296
Pinellas....19, 20, 22
Polk....14, 15, 21
Putnam....6
Santa Rosa....2
Sarasota....28
Seminole....10
St. Johns....6
St. Lucie....21, 32
Sumter....11, 18
Suwannee....5
Taylor....3
Union....5
Volusia....6, 8, 10
Wakulla....3
Walton....1
Washington....1
Senate- 297
AGRICULTURE
Bill Montford, Chair Dwight Bullard, Vice Chair
Brandes, Galvano, Garcia, Grimsley, Sachs
Katherine Halley, Staff Director Joyce Butler, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 335 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5133
APPROPRIATIONS
Joe Negron, Chair Lizbeth Benacquisto, Vice Chair
Bean, Bradley, Galvano, Gardiner, Grimsley, Hays, Hukill, Latvala, Margolis, Montford, Richter, Ring, Smith, Sobel, Thrasher
Mike Hansen, Staff Director Cindy Kynoch, Deputy Staff Director
Ross McSwain, General Counsel and Deputy Staff Director Ann Roberts, Committee Administrative Assistant Alicia Weiss, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 201 The Capitol
850 · 487 · 5140
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice
Rob Bradley, Chair Arthenia L. Joyner, Vice Chair
Altman, Braynon, Clemens, Dean, Diaz de la Portilla, Flores, Garcia, Grimsley, Hays, Smith, Soto
Tim Sadberry, Staff Director Michelle Sanders, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 201 The Capitol
850 · 487 · 5140
Senate Committees and Subcommittees
Republicans in romanDemocrats in italic
Senate - 298
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
Bill Galvano, Chair Bill Montford, Vice Chair
Abruzzo, Bean, Benacquisto, Bullard, Detert, Hukill, Legg, Richter, Sachs, Simmons, Thrasher
Tim Elwell, Staff Director JoAnne Bennett, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 201 The Capitol
850 · 487 · 5140
Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax
Dorothy L. Hukill, Chair Jeremy Ring, Vice Chair
Abruzzo, Altman, Brandes, Clemens, Diaz de la Portilla, Evers, Gardiner, Margolis, Sachs, Simmons
Jose Diez-Arguelles, Staff Director Cheryl Dewees, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 201 The Capitol
850 · 487 · 5140
Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government
Alan Hays, Chair Geraldine F. "Geri" Thompson, Vice Chair
Bradley, Braynon, Bullard, Dean, Detert, Joyner, Latvala, Legg, Simpson, Soto, Stargel
Jamie DeLoach, Staff Director Lisa Waddell, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 201 The Capitol
850 · 487 · 5140
Senate- 299
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services
Denise Grimsley, Chair Anitere Flores, Vice Chair
Bean, Benacquisto, Galvano, Garcia, Gibson, Lee, Montford, Richter, Smith, Sobel, Thrasher
Scarlet Pigott, Staff Director Robin Auber, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 201 The Capitol
850 · 487 · 5140
Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Andy Gardiner, Chair Gwen Margolis, Vice Chair
Brandes, Evers, Gibson, Latvala, Lee, Ring, Simpson, Sobel, Stargel, Thompson
Skip Martin, Staff Director Elizabeth Wells, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 201 The Capitol
850 · 487 · 5140
BANKING AND INSURANCE
David Simmons, Chair Jeff Clemens, Vice Chair
Benacquisto, Detert, Diaz de la Portilla, Hays, Lee, Margolis, Montford, Negron, Richter, Ring
Steve Burgess, Staff Director Sheri Green, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 320 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5361
Senate - 300
CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ELDER AFFAIRS
Eleanor Sobel, Chair Alan Hays, Vice Chair
Altman, Braynon, Clemens, Dean, Detert, Diaz de la Portilla, Grimsley, Thompson
Claude Hendon, Staff Director Lynn Wells, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 520 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5340
COMMERCE AND TOURISM
Nancy C. Detert, Chair Joseph Abruzzo, Vice Chair
Bean, Hays, Hukill, Margolis, Richter, Ring, Simpson, Stargel, Thompson
Jennifer Hrdlicka, Staff Director Patty Blackburn, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 310 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5815
COMMUNICATIONS, ENERGY, AND PUBLIC UTILITIES
Anitere Flores, Chair Rene Garcia, Vice Chair
Abruzzo, Bean, Evers, Gibson, Hukill, Simpson, Smith
Diana Caldwell, Staff Director Kim Bonn, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 531 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5722
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Wilton Simpson, Chair Geraldine F. "Geri" Thompson, Vice Chair
Bradley, Hukill, Latvala, Smith, Soto, Stargel, Thrasher
Tom Yeatman, Staff Director Ann Whittaker, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 315 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5167
Senate- 301
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Greg Evers, Chair Christopher L. Smith, Vice Chair
Altman, Bradley, Dean, Gibson, Simmons
Amanda Cannon, Staff Director Sue Arnold, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 510 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5192
EDUCATION
John Legg, Chair Bill Montford, Vice Chair
Benacquisto, Brandes, Bullard, Galvano, Sachs, Simmons, Stargel
Theresa Klebacha, Staff Director Michelle Perez, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 415 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5213
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION
Charles S. "Charlie" Dean, Sr., Chair Joseph Abruzzo, Vice Chair
Altman, Bullard, Gardiner, Grimsley, Latvala, Simpson, Soto
Pepper Uchino, Staff Director Kim Bonn, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 325 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5372
Senate - 302
ETHICS AND ELECTIONS
Jack Latvala, Chair Eleanor Sobel, Vice Chair
Benacquisto, Braynon, Clemens, Diaz de la Portilla, Flores, Gardiner, Joyner, Lee, Legg, Soto, Thrasher
Dawn Roberts, Staff Director Diane Vause, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 420 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5828
GAMING
Garrett Richter, Chair Maria Lorts Sachs, Vice Chair
Benacquisto, Braynon, Clemens, Dean, Galvano, Gardiner, Latvala, Lee, Margolis, Montford, Thrasher
John Guthrie, Staff Director Lynn Koon, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 103 Senate Office Building
850 · 487 · 5811
GOVERNMENTAL OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Jeremy Ring, Chair Alan Hays, Vice Chair
Bean, Benacquisto, Bradley, Hukill, Montford, Simmons, Smith
Joe McVaney, Staff Director Courtney Hicks, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 525 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5177
Senate- 303
HEALTH POLICY
Aaron Bean, Chair Eleanor Sobel, Vice Chair
Brandes, Braynon, Flores, Galvano, Garcia, Grimsley, Joyner
Sandra Stovall, Staff Director Celia Georgiades, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 530 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5824
JUDICIARY
Tom Lee, Chair Darren Soto, Vice Chair
Bradley, Gardiner, Joyner, Latvala, Richter, Ring, Thrasher
Tom Cibula, Staff Director Shirley Proctor, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 515 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5198
MILITARY AFFAIRS, SPACE, AND DOMESTIC SECURITY
Thad Altman, Chair Audrey Gibson, Vice Chair
Abruzzo, Bullard, Dean, Evers, Gardiner, Legg, Sachs
Elizabeth Ryon, Staff Director Lois Graham, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 111 Senate Office Building
850 · 487 · 5785
REAPPORTIONMENT
John Guthrie, Staff Director
Room 103 Senate Office Building
850 · 487 · 5855
Senate - 304
REGULATED INDUSTRIES
Kelli Stargel, Chair Oscar Braynon II, Vice Chair
Detert, Flores, Galvano, Gibson, Legg, Sachs, Sobel, Thrasher
Patrick L. "Booter" Imhof, Staff Director Lynn Koon, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 330 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5957
RULES
John Thrasher, Chair Christopher L. Smith, Vice Chair
Benacquisto, Diaz de la Portilla, Galvano, Gardiner, Latvala, Lee, Margolis, Montford, Negron, Richter, Ring, Simmons, Sobel
John B. Phelps, Staff Director Tamra Lyon, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 402 Senate Office Building
850 · 487 · 5350
TRANSPORTATION
Jeffrey Brandes, Chair Gwen Margolis, Vice Chair
Clemens, Diaz de la Portilla, Evers, Garcia, Joyner, Lee, Richter, Thompson
Kurt Eichin, Staff Director Marilyn Hudson, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 410 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5223
Senate- 305
SELECT COMMITTEES
Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Joe Negron, Chair Eleanor Sobel, Vice Chair
Bean, Brandes, Flores, Gibson, Grimsley, Legg, Simmons, Smith, Soto
Steve Burgess, Staff Director Scarlet Pigott, Staff Director Sandra Stovall, Staff Director
Sheri Green, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 320 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5361
OTHER LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES
Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Rene Garcia, Alternating Chair Bullard, Detert, Diaz de la Portilla, Thompson
Ken Plante, Coordinator Tina Loscialo, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 680 Pepper Building
850 · 488 · 9110
Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
Arthenia L. Joyner, Alternating Chair Altman, Evers, Hukill, Stargel
Diana Caldwell, Coordinator Kim Bonn, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 531 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5722
Senate - 306
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
Joseph Abruzzo, Alternating Chair Bradley, Hays, Ring, Simpson
Kathy DuBose, Coordinator Connie Ennis, Legislative Analyst Debbie White, Legislative Analyst
Cathy Boyett, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 876 Pepper Building
850 · 487 · 4110
Joint Legislative Budget Commission
Joe Negron, Alternating Chair Gardiner, Hays, Margolis, Richter, Smith, Thrasher
Mike Hansen, Staff Director Alicia Weiss, Administrative Assistant
Room 201 The Capitol
850 · 487 · 5140
Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
Alan Hays, Co-Chair Benacquisto, Grimsley, Ring, Soto
Joe McVaney, Staff Director Courtney Hicks, Committee Administrative Assistant
Room 525 Knott Building
850 · 487 · 5177
Senate - 307
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2008-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: WellingtonOccupation: BusinessmanEducation: Student Government Association, Treasurer, 2000-2001; Student Government
Association, President, 2001-2002; Who's Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 2002; Count and Countess de Hoernle Humanitatian Award, 2003; Lynn University, B.A., International Communications, 2003; Academic Honor Student
Military Service: United States Coast Guard Reserves, Port Security Specialist, 2005-2013Born: August 14, 1980Moved to Florida: 1999Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax• Commerce and Tourism, Vice Chair• Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities• Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Vice Chair• Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, Alternating Chair
DemocratDistrict 25District Office:
Suite 200, 12300 Forest Hill BoulevardWellington 33414-5785561-791-4774
Capitol Office:222 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5025
Joseph Abruzzo
Senators
Senate - 308
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2008, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, March 25, 2003-2008
Biographical Information:City of Residence: RockledgeOccupation: President, The Astronauts Memorial FoundationSpouse: Mary Pat Altman of Rockledge, FloridaChildren: Hunter, McKenzie, SullivanEducation: Brevard Community College, A.A.; Rollins College, B.S.; University of Houston;
Florida Institute of Technology, Flight Training; Palm Beach Community College, Architecture Studies
Born: September 8, 1955, Macon, GeorgiaMoved to Florida: 1957Religious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: biking, family activities, hiking, hunting
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax• Children, Families, and Elder Affairs• Criminal Justice• Environmental Preservation and Conservation• Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Chair• Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
RepublicanDistrict 16District Office:
Suite 211, 6767 North Wickham RoadMelbourne 32940-2025321-752-3138
Capitol Office:314 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5016
Thad Altman
Senate - 309
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2008
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Fernandina BeachOccupation: Relationship Development Office and Small Business OwnerSpouse: Abigail "Abby" Bradley of Green Cove Springs, FloridaChildren: Bradley, Gray, WalkerEducation: Jacksonville University, B.S., Finance, 1989; Florida School of Banking, 2000;
Florida Auctioneer Academy, 2010Born: January 25, Fernandina Beach, FloridaReligious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: exercise, family time, golf, running, tennis
Committee Membership:• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services• Commerce and Tourism• Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities• Governmental Oversight and Accountability• Health Policy, Chair• Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
RepublicanDistrict 4Capitol Office:
302 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5004
Aaron Bean
Senate - 310
Majority (Republican) LeaderLegislative Service:
• Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently• Deputy Majority (Republican) Leader, 2011-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Ft. MyersOccupation: Realtor; Marketing and Special Events ConsultantSpouse: BruceChildren: Austin, Gabriella, A.J.Education: Palm Beach Atlantic University, B.A.Born: December 23, 1967, Rockville Centre, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1978Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: gardening, golfing, reading, spending time with family
Committee Membership:• Appropriations, Vice Chair• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services• Banking and Insurance• Education• Ethics and Elections• Gaming• Governmental Oversight and Accountability• Rules• Joint Select Committee on Bargaining
RepublicanDistrict 30District Office:
1926 Victoria Avenue, 2nd FloorFt. Myers 33901-3414239-338-2570
Capitol Office:330 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5030
Lizbeth Benacquisto
Senate - 311
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Fleming IslandOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Jennifer of Metuchen, New JerseyChildren: Connor, Stephanie, CarolineEducation: University of Florida, B.S., Telecommunication, 1992; University of Florida, J.D.,
1996Born: August 24, 1970, Green Cove Springs, FloridaReligious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: camping/outdoor activities with family, Gator football, golfing
Committee Membership:• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Chair• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government• Community Affairs• Criminal Justice• Governmental Oversight and Accountability• Judiciary• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
RepublicanDistrict 7District Office:
Suite 303, 2233 Park AvenueOrange Park 32073-5569904-278-2085
Capitol Office:208 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5007
Rob Bradley
Senate - 312
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2010-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: St. PetersburgOccupation: Real EstateSpouse: Natalie Jackson of Concord, MassachusettsChildren: Charlotte "Lottie," ColinEducation: ROTC Marion Military Institute, A.A., 1996; Carson Newman College, B.S.,
Business Administration, 1999Military Service: U.S. Army Reserves, Transportation Officer, 1996-2007; Served in Iraq,
2003-2004Born: February 12, 1976, St. Petersburg, FloridaReligious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: pilot, SCUBA diving, travel
Committee Membership:• Agriculture• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development• Education• Health Policy• Transportation, Chair• Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
RepublicanDistrict 22District Office:
Suite 101, 3637 Fourth Street NorthSt. Petersburg 33704-1300727-552-2745
Capitol Office:318 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5022
Jeff Brandes
Senate - 313
Minority (Democratic) WhipLegislative Service:
• Elected to the Senate, March 1, 2011, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 2008-2011
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Miami GardensOccupation: ConsultantSpouse: Melissa of Miami, FloridaChildren: Oscar III, BrandonEducation: Florida State University, B.S., Political Science, 2000Born: February 1, 1977, Corpus Christi, TexasReligious Affiliation: EpiscopalRecreational Interests: basketball, soccer
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government• Children, Families, and Elder Affairs• Ethics and Elections• Gaming• Health Policy• Regulated Industries, Vice Chair
DemocratDistrict 36District Office:
606 Northwest 183rd StreetMiami Gardens 33169-4470305-654-7150
Capitol Office:213 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5036
Oscar Braynon II
Senate - 314
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2008-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MiamiOccupation: TeacherEducation: Florida A&M University, B.S., History Education, 1999; Student Government
Association, Honda Campus All Stars (Brain Bowl) National ChampionsBorn: February 4, 1977, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHistorical: Larcenia Bullard, mother, Florida House of Representatives, 1992-2000, Florida
Senate, 2002-2012; Edward B. Bullard, Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2008Moved to Florida: 1981Religious Affiliation: EpiscopalRecreational Interests: movies, music, reading, sports
Committee Membership:• Agriculture, Vice Chair• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government• Education• Environmental Preservation and Conservation• Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security• Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
DemocratDistrict 39District Office:
Suite 435, 10720 Caribbean BoulevardCutler Bay 33189-1236305-234-2208
Capitol Office:218 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5039
Dwight Bullard
Senate - 315
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2010-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Lake WorthOccupation: Energy ConservationEducation: Michigan State University, B.A., Journalism, 1992; National Scripps Howard
Scholarship Winner, 1988-1991Born: September 8, 1970, Detroit, MichiganMoved to Florida: 1997Recreational Interests: playing music, reading, sports
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax• Banking and Insurance, Vice Chair• Children, Families, and Elder Affairs• Ethics and Elections• Gaming• Transportation
DemocratDistrict 27District Office:
Unit C, 508 Lake AvenueLake Worth 33460-3809561-540-1140
Capitol Office:226 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5027
Jeff Clemens
Senate - 316
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate, June 26, 2007, reelected subsequently• Majority (Republican) Whip, 2008-2010• Florida House of Representatives, 2002-2007
Biographical Information:City of Residence: InvernessOccupation: Sheriff, Retired; Cattleman; ConsultantSpouse: Judy Baxter of Columbia, TennesseeChildren: Shannon Wright, Charles S., Jr.Education: Central Florida Community College, A.A., 1962; Florida State University, B.S.,
Criminology-Police Administration, 1963; Rollins College, M.S., Criminal Justice, 1976Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, 5 1/2 yearsBorn: May 31, 1939, Jacksonville, FloridaHistorical: Father, Charles S. Dean, Citrus County Sheriff, 1928-1945; Mother, Rema Y. Dean,
City Clerk, Inverness, FL, 1956-1974 Religious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: collecting John Deere antique tractors, family farm, fishing, golf,
huntingCommittee Membership:
• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government• Children, Families, and Elder Affairs• Criminal Justice• Environmental Preservation and Conservation, Chair• Gaming• Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
RepublicanDistrict 5District Office:
405 Tompkins StreetInverness 34450-4138352-860-5175
Capitol Office:311 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5005
Charles S. Dean, Sr."Charlie"
Senate - 317
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2008, reelected subsequently• Majority (Republican) Whip, 2008-2010• Florida House of Representatives, 1998-2006
Biographical Information:City of Residence: VeniceOccupation: Owner, Primary Creative SolutionsChildren: Mark, Bryan, JamieEducation: Sienna Heights CollegeBorn: October 22, 1944, Chicago, IllinoisHistorical: Related to Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of IndependenceMoved to Florida: 1978Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: golf, movies, reading, tennis
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government• Banking and Insurance• Children, Families, and Elder Affairs• Commerce and Tourism, Chair• Regulated Industries• Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
RepublicanDistrict 28District Office:
Suite D, 417 Commercial CourtVenice 34292-1655941-480-3547
Capitol Office:416 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5028
Nancy C. Detert
Senate - 318
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Coral GablesOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Mari of Miami, FloridaChildren: Michael Alexander, Jon-Christian, Mary EsterEducation: University of Miami, B.A., cum laude, Philosophy and English Literature, 1984;
University of Miami Law School, J.D., 1987Born: January 30, Miami, FloridaHistorical: Grandfather, Angel Pio de la Portilla, deceased, mentor and inspiration for social
and political involvement; paternal great-grandfather served in Cuban Senate, while two of his sons served simultaneously in the Cuban House of Representatives; maternal great grandfather served as Cuban Minister of Justice (Attorney General); long family history of political and civic involvement in Cuba and the United States, including brothers Renier, former State Representative and current elected member of the Miami-Dade School Board, and Alex, former member of the Florida House of Representatives and former member of the Florida Senate - Senate Majority Leader, 2008-2010.
Religious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: hiking, martial arts, mountain biking, reading
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax• Banking and Insurance• Children, Families, and Elder Affairs• Ethics and Elections• Rules• Transportation• Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
RepublicanDistrict 40District Office:
Suite 505, 2100 Coral WayMiami 33145-2657305-643-7200
Capitol Office:312 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5040
Miguel Diaz de la Portilla
Senate - 319
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, October 16, 2001-2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: BakerOccupation: Farmer; Small BusinessmanSpouse: LoriChildren: Stephanie Evers Barlow, Jennifer Evers Wallace, Rob EversGrandchildren: Alli, RexEducation: Pensacola Junior CollegeBorn: June 16, 1955, Milton, FloridaHistorical: John Wilkinson, cousin, (Whig), Legislative Council House, Santa Rosa, 1844,
and House, Santa Rosa, 1848-1850 and 1860; John Wilkinson, Jr., cousin, (Democrat), House, Santa Rosa, 1885, and Senate, District 1, 1889; A. J. Peaden, cousin, (Democrat), House, Santa Rosa, 1905, 1907, 1909; R. W. Peaden, cousin, (Democrat), House, District 2, 1972-1976; John W. Kennedy, great-uncle, Chair, Okaloosa County Commission; Durell Peaden, Jr., cousin (Republican), Florida Senate, District 2, 2000-2010; Florida House of Representatives, District 1, 1994-2000
Religious Affiliation: Southern BaptistRecreational Interests: farming, growing strawberries, spending time with family and friends
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development• Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities• Criminal Justice, Chair• Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security• Transportation• Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
RepublicanDistrict 2District Office:
598 North Ferdon BoulevardCrestview 32536-2753850-689-0556
Capitol Office:308 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5002
Greg Evers
Senate - 320
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently• Majority (Republican) Whip, 2010-2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2004-2010• Deputy Majority Leader, 2008-2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MiamiOccupation: Attorney; President of Doral CollegeSpouse: Dustin Anderson of Sarasota, FloridaChildren: Máximo Monte, Lucus IgnacioEducation: Florida International University, B.A., 1997; University of Florida, J.D., 2001Born: September 8, 1976, Miami, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, Vice Chair• Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, Chair• Ethics and Elections• Health Policy• Regulated Industries• Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
RepublicanDistrict 37District Office:
Suite 309, 10691 North Kendall DriveMiami 33176-1551305-270-6550
Capitol Office:413 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5037
Anitere Flores
Senate - 321
PresidentLegislative Service:
• Elected to the Senate in 2006, reelected subsequentlyBiographical Information:
City of Residence: NicevilleOccupation: Co-founder and Vice Chairman (retired) VITAS Healthcare CorporationSpouse: Victoria Quertermous of Fort Walton Beach, FloridaChildren: Matt Gaetz, Erin VictoriaEducation: Concordia College, B.A., Religion and Political Science; Troy State University,
M.P.A.Born: January 22, 1948, North DakotaHistorical: Father of State Representative Matt GaetzMoved to Florida: 1978Religious Affiliation: LutheranRecreational Interests: American history, real estate and antiques, upland game and
waterfowl hunting
RepublicanDistrict 1District Office:
Suite 230, 4300 Legendary DriveDestin 32541-8607850-897-5747
Capitol Office:212 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5001
Don Gaetz
Senate - 322
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2002-2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: BradentonOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Julie Forrester of Bradenton, FloridaChildren: Michael, William, JacquelineEducation: Manatee Community College, A.A., 1986; University of Florida, B.A., 1989;
University of Miami Law School, J.D., 1992Born: April 16, 1966, Liberty, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1969Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: golf
Committee Membership:• Agriculture• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Chair• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services• Education• Gaming• Health Policy• Regulated Industries• Rules
RepublicanDistrict 26District Office:
Suite 201, 1023 Manatee Avenue WestBradenton 34205-7824941-741-3401
Capitol Office:326 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5026
Bill Galvano
Senate - 323
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2008
Biographical Information:City of Residence: HialeahOccupation: Vice President of Community Relations for Dade Medical CollegeEducation: Florida International University, B.S., Political Science, 1999; University of Miami,
M.B.A., Health Administration and Policy, 2004Born: Hialeah, FloridaReligious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: boating, travel
Committee Membership:• Agriculture• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services• Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities, Vice Chair• Health Policy• Transportation• Joint Administrative Procedures Committee, Alternating Chair
RepublicanDistrict 38District Office:
Suite 201, 1490 West 68th StreetHialeah 33014-4590305-364-3100
Capitol Office:310 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5038
Rene Garcia
Senate - 324
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2008, reelected subsequently• Majority (Republican) Leader, 2010-2012• Majority (Republican) Whip, 2008-2010• Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2008• Republican Leader, 2004-2006• Orange County Legislative Delegation Chair, 2002-2003, 2007-2008
Biographical Information:City of Residence: OrlandoOccupation: Vice President, External Affairs and Community Relations, Orlando HealthSpouse: Camille Gardiner of Brooklyn, New YorkChildren: Andrew, Jr., Joanna Lynn, Kathryn LucilleEducation: Stetson University, B.S., Political Science and Psychology, 1992Born: January 23, 1969, Orlando, FloridaReligious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: baseball, fishing, reading
Committee Membership:• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development,
Chair • Environmental Preservation and Conservation• Ethics and Elections• Gaming• Judiciary• Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security• Rules• Joint Legislative Budget Commission
RepublicanDistrict 13District Office:
1013 East Michigan StreetOrlando 32806-4704407-428-5800
Capitol Office:420 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5013
Andy Gardiner
Senate - 325
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate, October 18, 2011, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 2002-2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: JacksonvilleOccupation: Paralegal and Public Relations LiaisonChildren: 2 sons, daughterEducation: Florida State College at Jacksonville, A.A.; Florida State University, B.S.,
CriminologyBorn: March 15, Jacksonville, FloridaRecreational Interests: auto racing, f lower gardening
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development• Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities• Criminal Justice• Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security, Vice Chair• Regulated Industries• Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
DemocratDistrict 9District Office:
Suite 104, 101 East Union StreetJacksonville 32202-6001904-359-2553
Capitol Office:205 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5009
Audrey Gibson
Senate - 326
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2004-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: SebringOccupation: Registered NurseChildren: NicoleGrandchildren: Tyson, JillianEducation: Polk Community College, A.S., Nursing; Warner Southern College, B.A.,
Organizational Management; University of Miami, M.B.A.Born: September 21, Lakeland, FloridaReligious Affiliation: Baptist
Committee Membership:• Agriculture• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, Chair• Children, Families, and Elder Affairs• Environmental Preservation and Conservation• Health Policy• Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act• Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
RepublicanDistrict 21District Office:
Suite A, 205 South Commerce AvenueSebring 33870-3626863-386-6016
Capitol Office:306 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5021
Denise Grimsley
Senate - 327
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 2004-2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: UmatillaOccupation: Dentist (Retired); Certified Circuit Court Civil MediatorSpouse: Jeanne Lease Hays of Winter Garden, FloridaChildren: JoAnn, Leslie, NancyEducation: Connors State College, A.S., Drafting and Design, 1967; University of Florida,
College of Dentistry, D.M.D., 1976, Class President and Professional Fraternity PresidentMilitary Service: U.S. Coast Guard, E-6 Dental Technician, 1967-1970Born: March 12, 1946, Henderson, KentuckyMoved to Florida: 1950Religious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: family, f lying, golf, SCUBA
Committee Membership:• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Chair• Banking and Insurance• Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, Vice Chair• Commerce and Tourism• Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Vice Chair• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee• Joint Legislative Budget Commission• Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining, Co-Chair
RepublicanDistrict 11District Office:
871 South Central AvenueUmatilla 32784-9290352-742-6441
Capitol Office:320 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5011
Alan Hays
Senate - 328
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2004-2012• Volusia County Legislative Delegation Chair, 2012-2013• Lake County Delegation Vice-Chair, 2012-2013
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Port OrangeOccupation: AttorneyChildren: JonathanEducation: City University of New York, Hunter College, B.A., 1967; Columbia University,
Teachers College, M.A., 1970; St. John's University School of Law, J.D., 1978Born: September 20, 1946, New York City, New YorkMoved to Florida: 1988Religious Affiliation: ProtestantRecreational Interests: reading, traveling
Committee Membership:• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax, Chair• Commerce and Tourism• Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities• Community Affairs• Governmental Oversight and Accountability• Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
RepublicanDistrict 8District Office:
Unit 17, 209 Dunlawton AvenuePort Orange 32127-4458386-304-7630
Capitol Office:210 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5008
Dorothy L. Hukill
Senate - 329
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2006, reelected subsequently• Minority (Democratic) Leader Pro Tempore, 2010-2012• Minority (Democratic) Whip, 2008-2010, 2006-2008• Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2006• Democratic Policy Chair, 2004-2006• Democratic Floor Leader, 2002-2004• Democratic Whip, 2000-2002
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TampaOccupation: Attorney; Public School Teacher, 1964-1965Education: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, B.S., Political Science, 1964; Florida
A&M University College of Law, J.D., 1968Born: February 3, 1943, Lakeland, FloridaReligious Affiliation: African Methodist EpiscopalRecreational Interests: reading, traveling
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Vice Chair• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government• Ethics and Elections• Health Policy• Judiciary• Transportation• Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight, Alternating Chair
DemocratDistrict 19District Office:
Suite C, 508 West Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. BoulevardTampa 33603-3415813-233-4277
Capitol Office:202 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5019
Arthenia L. Joyner
Senate - 330
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently• Senate, 1994-2002
Biographical Information:City of Residence: ClearwaterOccupation: CEO, GCI Printing Services, Inc. d/b/a Gulf Coast ImprintingChildren: Stephanie Latvala Courson, Christopher LatvalaGrandchildren: Blake Courson, Sydni CoursonEducation: Stetson University, B.A., 1973Born: November 3, 1951, Oxford, MississippiMoved to Florida: 1961Religious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: baseball, fishing
Committee Membership:• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development• Community Affairs• Environmental Preservation and Conservation• Ethics and Elections, Chair• Gaming• Judiciary• Rules
RepublicanDistrict 20District Office:
Suite 201, 26133 U.S. Highway 19 NorthClearwater 33763-2014727-793-2797
Capitol Office:408 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5020
Jack Latvala
Senate - 331
Deputy Majority (Republican) LeaderLegislative Service:
• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Senate, 1996-2006• Senate President, 2004-2006
Biographical Information:City of Residence: BrandonOccupation: Sabal Homes of Florida, Vice President and Director; Licensed Real Estate
SalespersonChildren: Regan, Brandon, FaithEducation: Hillsborough Community College, A.A., 1982; University of Tampa, B.S., Business,
1984Born: January 21, 1962, San Antonio, TexasMoved to Florida: 1969Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: exercise, golf
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development• Banking and Insurance• Ethics and Elections• Gaming• Judiciary, Chair• Rules• Transportation
RepublicanDistrict 24District Office:
Suite D, 915 Oakfield DriveBrandon 33511-4926813-653-7061
Capitol Office:418 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5024
Tom Lee
Senate - 332
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2004-2012• Speaker pro tempore, 2011-2012• Deputy Majority Whip, 2006-2008
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TrinityOccupation: Administrator/EducatorSpouse: SuzanneChildren: Rebecca, Dylan, Alexa, Jack, EvangelineEducation: Pasco Hernando Community College, A.A., 1993; University of South Florida,
B.A., Social Work, 1995; University of South Florida, M.B.A., 2010Born: April 29, 1975, Brooksville, FloridaReligious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: reading, spending time with family, traveling
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government• Education, Chair• Ethics and Elections• Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security• Regulated Industries• Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
RepublicanDistrict 17District Office:
262 Crystal Grove BoulevardLutz 33548-6460813-909-9919
Capitol Office:316 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5017
John Legg
Senate - 333
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently• Senate, 1980-1992, 2002-2008• Senate President, 1990-1992• Florida House of Representatives, 1974-1980
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Coconut GroveOccupation: Real Estate Broker; InvestorChildren: Edward, Ira, Karen, RobinGrandchildren: Sarah, Jeffrey, Ariel, Jordan, Leah, Daniel, JaredEducation: Temple UniversityBorn: October 4, 1934, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaMoved to Florida: 1960Religious Affiliation: JewishRecreational Interests: music, theatre
Committee Membership:• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Vice
Chair• Banking and Insurance• Commerce and Tourism• Gaming• Rules• Transportation, Vice Chair• Joint Legislative Budget Commission
DemocratDistrict 35District Office:
Suite 600, 3050 Biscayne BoulevardMiami 33137-4153305-571-5777
Capitol Office:414 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5035
Gwen Margolis
Senate - 334
Minority (Democratic) Policy ChairLegislative Service:
• Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently• Minority (Democratic) Whip, 2010-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TallahasseeOccupation: CEO, Florida Association of District School SuperintendentsSpouse: Jane Gard Montford of Tallahassee, FloridaChildren: Bill Montford, Katherine Montford PetersGrandchildren: Jake, Henry, Wyatt, Ellie Jane, GuyEducation: Chipola Junior College, A.A., 1967; Florida State University, B.S., 1969, M.S., 1971Born: August 22, 1947, Marianna, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: family activities, reading, sports
Committee Membership:• Agriculture, Chair• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Vice Chair• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services• Banking and Insurance• Education, Vice Chair• Gaming• Governmental Oversight and Accountability• Rules
DemocratDistrict 3District Office:
58 Market StreetApalachicola 32320-1773850-653-2656
Capitol Office:214 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5003
Bill Montford
Senate - 335
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate August 4, 2009, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2006• Appropriations Committee, Chair, 2005-2006• Florida House Taxpayer Protection Caucus, Co-Chair, 2003-2006
Biographical Information:City of Residence: StuartOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Rebecca Horton Negron of Hobe Sound, FloridaChildren: David, Jonathan, BeccaEducation: Stetson University, B.A., Editor-in-Chief, student newspaper; Harvard University,
M.P.A., Zuckerman Fellowship; Emory University School of Law, J.D.Born: October 9, 1961, West Palm Beach, FloridaReligious Affiliation: ProtestantRecreational Interests: basketball, courthouse architecture, golf, softball
Committee Membership:• Appropriations, Chair• Banking and Insurance• Rules• Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Chair• Joint Legislative Budget Commission, Alternating Chair
RepublicanDistrict 32District Office:
Suite 204, 3500 Southwest Corporate ParkwayPalm City 34990-8185772-219-1665
Capitol Office:412 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5032
Joe Negron
Senate - 336
President Pro TemporeLegislative Service:
• Elected to the Senate in 2008, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 2006-2008
Biographical Information:City of Residence: NaplesOccupation: President, First National Bank of the Gulf CoastSpouse: Diana RichterChildren: Melissa, Elizabeth, RobertGrandchildren: Ian Davis Psota, Leah Elizabeth Psota, Santiago Robert BartoliniEducation: University of Pittsburgh, B.S., 1981; Graduate School of Banking, Madison,
Wisconsin, 1985Military Service: U.S. Army, 1969-1971, Vietnam Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, U.S. Air
Force Reserves, 1979-1981Born: August 1, 1950, Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaHistorical: Father, F. Garrett Richter, PA General Assembly, 1948 and 1952Moved to Florida: 1987Religious Affiliation: PresbyterianRecreational Interests: golf
Committee Membership:• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services• Banking and Insurance• Commerce and Tourism• Gaming, Chair• Judiciary• Rules• Transportation• Joint Legislative Budget Commission
RepublicanDistrict 23District Office:
Suite 203, 3299 East Tamiami TrailNaples 34112-4961239-417-6205
Capitol Office:404 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5023
Garrett Richter
Senate - 337
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2006, reelected subsequently
Biographical Information:City of Residence: MargateOccupation: EntrepreneurSpouse: SharonChildren: Elijah, Levi, Eliana, GalitEducation: Syracuse University, 1992Born: August 10, 1970, New Haven, ConnecticutMoved to Florida: 2001Religious Affiliation: JewishRecreational Interests: 19th Century American History, boating, spending time with family,
tennisCommittee Membership:
• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax, Vice Chair• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development• Banking and Insurance• Commerce and Tourism• Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Chair• Judiciary• Rules• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee• Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
DemocratDistrict 29District Office:
5790 Margate BoulevardMargate 33063-3614954-917-1392
Capitol Office:405 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5029
Jeremy Ring
Senate - 338
Minority (Democratic) Leader Pro TemporeLegislative Service:
• Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently• Minority (Democratic) Whip, 2011-2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2006-2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Delray BeachOccupation: Attorney, Constitutional LawSpouse: Peter Sachs of Berlin, GermanyChildren: Natasha, Marcello, TaylorEducation: University of Maryland, B.A., cum laude; Boston University, M.A.; University of
Miami, J.D.Born: March 25, Battle Creek, MichiganHistorical: Russell F. Lorts, father, decorated combat Veteran, U.S. Army Infantry, World War
II; mother, Italian war bride, World War IIMoved to Florida: 1976Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: autocross, biking, equestrian
Committee Membership:• Agriculture• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax• Education• Gaming, Vice Chair• Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security• Regulated Industries
DemocratDistrict 34District Office:
Delray Beach City Hall, 100 Northwest 1st AvenueDelray Beach 33444-2612561-279-1427
Capitol Office:216 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5034
Maria Lorts Sachs
Senate - 339
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2010, reelected subsequently• Majority (Republican) Whip, 2010-2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2000-2008
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Altamonte SpringsOccupation: Attorney, Financial Managing Partner of de Beaubien, Knight, Simmons,
Mantzaris, & Neal, LLPChildren: Krysia, AlicyaEducation: Tennessee Technological University, B.S., 1974; Vanderbilt University Law School,
J.D., 1977Born: June 13, 1952, Nashville, TennesseeMoved to Florida: 1977Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: golf, running, tennis
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education• Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax• Banking and Insurance, Chair• Criminal Justice• Education• Governmental Oversight and Accountability• Rules• Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
RepublicanDistrict 10District Office:
Suite 304, 251 Maitland AvenueAltamonte Springs 32701-4910407-262-7578
Capitol Office:406 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5010
David Simmons
Senate - 340
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: TrilbyOccupation: Simpson Environmental Services, Inc.; Simpson Farms, Inc.Spouse: Kathy Shotts of Dade City, FloridaChildren: Lauran Monbarren, Wilton, Jr.Education: Pasco Hernando Community College, A.A., 1997Born: June 28, 1966, Lakeland, FloridaReligious Affiliation: ChristianRecreational Interests: college football
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development• Commerce and Tourism• Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities• Community Affairs, Chair• Environmental Preservation and Conservation• Joint Legislative Auditing Committee
RepublicanDistrict 18District Office:
Post Office Box 787, 5612 Grand BoulevardNew Port Richey 34652-3811727-816-1120
Capitol Office:322 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5018
Wilton Simpson
Senate - 341
Minority (Democratic) LeaderLegislative Service:
• Elected to the Senate in 2008, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 1998-2006• Democratic Leader, 2004-2006
Biographical Information:City of Residence: Fort LauderdaleOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Desorae Giles-SmithChildren: Christopher Leveorn Smith, Christian Nicholas Giles SmithEducation: Johnson C. Smith University, B.S., Political Science, 1992; Florida State University,
J.D., 1995Born: March 15, 1970, Fort Lauderdale, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: all sports, playing Bid-Whist
Committee Membership:• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services• Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities• Community Affairs• Criminal Justice, Vice Chair• Governmental Oversight and Accountability• Rules, Vice Chair• Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act• Joint Legislative Budget Commission
DemocratDistrict 31District Office:
Suite 1, 1101 Northeast 40th CourtOakland Park 33334-3093954-267-2114
Capitol Office:200 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5031
Christopher L. Smith
Senate - 342
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2008, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 1998-2006• Democratic Rules and Calendar Council Lead, 2004-2006
Biographical Information:City of Residence: HollywoodOccupation: President, Emrelle Skin Care Ltd.; Civic Activist; EducatorSpouse: Stuart A. Sobel, M.D. of Brooklyn, New YorkChildren: Emily, RachelGrandchildren: Josie, Rosie, EliEducation: Brooklyn College, B.A., History, 1967; City University of New York, M.A., 1968;
Columbia University, M.A., 1975; Harvard Executive Leadership Program, 2003; Foreign Policy Institute for State Legislators, 2006; Harvard Kennedy School: Women and Power, 2010
Born: February 11, 1946, Brooklyn, New YorkHistorical: Barry Finegold, nephew, the youngest State Representative in Massachusetts as of 2006Moved to Florida: 1976Religious Affiliation: JewishRecreational Interests: attending cultural events, traveling, walking her dog, working out
Committee Membership:• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development• Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, Chair• Ethics and Elections, Vice Chair• Health Policy, Vice Chair• Regulated Industries• Rules• Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Vice Chair
DemocratDistrict 33District Office:
The "Old" Library, First Floor, 2600 Hollywood BoulevardHollywood 33020-4807954-924-3693
Capitol Office:410 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5033
Eleanor Sobel
Senate - 343
Minority (Democratic) Deputy WhipLegislative Service:
• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2007-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: OrlandoOccupation: AttorneyEducation: Rutgers University, B.A., Economics, 2000; George Washington University Law
School, J.D., 2004Born: February 25, 1978, Ringwood, New JerseyMoved to Florida: 2001Religious Affiliation: CatholicRecreational Interests: canoeing, creative writing, hiking, music, pastels
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government• Community Affairs• Environmental Preservation and Conservation• Ethics and Elections• Judiciary, Vice Chair• Select Committee on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act• Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining
DemocratDistrict 14District Office:
Suite 305, Kissimmee City Hall, 101 North Church StreetKissimmee 34741-5054407-846-5187
Capitol Office:220 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5014
Darren Soto
Senate - 344
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2008-2012
Biographical Information:City of Residence: LakelandOccupation: Investment Property ManagerSpouse: Judge John StargelChildren: Rebekah, Amanda, Robert, Hannah, Laura,Education: Tallahassee Community CollegeBorn: March 23, 1966, Tampa, FloridaHistorical: Husband, John Stargel, Circuit Judge; Ancestors: Aaron Jernigan, Florida House of
Representatives, 1848; James Lane, Sumter County Sheriff, 1897-1905Religious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: family activities, geneology, reading
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development• Commerce and Tourism• Community Affairs• Education• Regulated Industries, Chair• Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight
RepublicanDistrict 15District Office:
Suite 102, 902 South Florida AvenueLakeland 33803-1184863-284-4430
Capitol Office:324 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5015
Kelli Stargel
Senate - 345
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate in 2012• Florida House of Representatives, 2006-2012• Democratic Leader pro tempore, 2008-2010
Biographical Information:City of Residence: OrlandoOccupation: Founder, Museum of African American History, Historical ToursSpouse: Judge Emerson R. Thompson, Jr., of Jacksonville, FloridaChildren: Laurise Thomas, Emerson R. Thompson III, Elizabeth ThompsonGrandchildren: Jasmyne James, Imani Thomas, Kiara Thompson, Symone ThompsonEducation: Miami-Dade Community College, A.A., 1968; University of Miami, B.Ed., 1970;
Florida State University, M.S., 1973Born: November 18, 1948, New Orleans, LouisianaMoved to Florida: 1955Religious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: cycling, reading
Committee Membership:• Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government, Vice Chair• Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development• Children, Families, and Elder Affairs• Commerce and Tourism• Community Affairs, Vice Chair• Transportation• Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
DemocratDistrict 12District Office:
Suite 204, 511 West South StreetOrlando 32805-2761407-245-1511
Capitol Office:224 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5012
Geraldine F. Thompson"Geri"
Senate - 346
Legislative Service:• Elected to the Senate October 6, 2009, reelected subsequently• Florida House of Representatives, 1992-2000• Speaker of the House, 1998-2000
Biographical Information:City of Residence: St. AugustineOccupation: AttorneySpouse: Jean Moore of Calhoun, GeorgiaChildren: Jennifer, Jon, JulieGrandchildren: 8 grandchildrenEducation: Florida State University, B.S., 1965; Florida State University, College of Law, J.D., 1972Military Service: U.S. Army 1966-1970: served in Germany and the Republic of Vietnam,
honorably discharged as Captain, decorations include Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal
Born: December 18, 1943, Columbia, South CarolinaMoved to Florida: 1949Religious Affiliation: PresbyterianRecreational Interests: basketball, golf, reading
Committee Membership:• Appropriations• Appropriations Subcommittee on Education• Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services• Community Affairs• Ethics and Elections• Gaming• Judiciary• Regulated Industries• Rules, Chair• Joint Legislative Budget Commission
RepublicanDistrict 6District Office:
Suite 106, 113 Nature Walk ParkwaySt. Augustine 32092-3066904-287-4222
Capitol Office:400 Senate Office Building404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5006
John Thrasher
Senate - 347
Legislative Service:• Elected Secretary of the Senate, January 2012-present• Director, Senate Administration, Office of the President, 2010-present• Office of the Senate President, 2002-2010• Office of the Senate Secretary, 1993-2002• Florida Constitution Revision Commission Liaison, 1997-1998
Biographical Information:Spouse: LarryChildren: Monica, MichaelGrandchildren: Brayden Lane, Madelynn Grace; Sophie Reese, Hudson ThomasEducation: Tallahassee Community College, A.S., Business Administration and
Management, 1991; A.A., 2009Born: November 15, 1955, Denver, ColoradoMoved to Florida: 1967Religious Affiliation: MethodistRecreational Interests: reading
Secretary of the SenateCapitol Office:
Suite 405, The Capitol404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5270
Debbie Brown
Other Senate Officers
Senate - 348
Legislative Service:• Sergeant at Arms, 1999-present• Senate Deputy Sergeant at Arms, 1998-1999• National Legislative Services and Security Association, 1994-present• NLSSA 1st Trustee, 1995-present• NLSSA Chairman, Region 4, 1997-1999
Biographical Information:Spouse: Sherry Gregg of TallahasseeChildren: ChelseyEducation: Suwannee High School; Tallahassee Community College; Lively Law
Enforcement Academy; U.S. Marshal's State and Local Court; Non-commissioned Officer's School/Florida National Guard
Military Service: Florida National Guard, 1972-1994Born: September 24, 1954, Live Oak, FloridaReligious Affiliation: BaptistRecreational Interests: fishing, hunting, softball
Senate Sergeant at ArmsCapitol Office:
Suite 403, The Capitol404 South Monroe StreetTallahassee 32399-1100850-487-5224
Donald Severance
Senate - 349
1 Margolis (D) 11/02/10* 2 yrs. 2 mos. 1974-198011/05/02 6 yrs.11/04/80 12 yrs.
2 Latvala (R) 11/02/10 2 yrs. 2 mos.11/08/94 8 yrs.
3 Gaetz (R) 11/07/06 6 yrs. 2 mos.4 Joyner (D) 11/07/06 6 yrs. 2 mos. 2002-20065 Ring (D) 11/07/06 6 yrs. 2 mos.6 Dean (R) 06/26/07* 5 yrs. 6 mos. 2002-06/20077 Altman (R) 11/04/08** 4 yrs. 2 mos. 03/2003-20088 Detert (R) 11/04/08 4 yrs. 2 mos. 1998-20069 Gardiner (R) 11/04/08 4 yrs. 2 mos. 2000-200810 Richter (R) 11/04/08 4 yrs. 2 mos. 2006-200811 Smith (D) 11/04/08 4 yrs. 2 mos. 1998-200612 Sobel (D) 11/04/08 4 yrs. 2 mos. 1998-200613 Negron (R) 08/04/09** 3 yrs. 4 mos. 2000-200614 Thrasher (R) 10/06/09** 3 yrs. 2 mos. 1992-200015 Benacquisto (R) 11/02/10* 2 yrs. 2 mos.16 Diaz de la Portilla (R) 11/02/10 2 yrs. 2 mos.17 Evers (R) 11/02/10 2 yrs. 2 mos. 10/2001-201018 Flores (R) 11/02/10 2 yrs. 2 mos. 2004-201019 Garcia (R) 11/02/10 2 yrs. 2 mos. 2000-200820 Hays (R) 11/02/10 2 yrs. 2 mos. 2004-201021 Montford (D) 11/02/10 2 yrs. 2 mos.22 Sachs (D) 11/02/10 2 yrs. 2 mos. 2006-201023 Simmons (R) 11/02/10 2 yrs. 2 mos. 2000-200824 Braynon (D) 03/01/11* 1 year 9 mos. 2008-02/201125 Gibson (D) 10/18/11* 1 year 2 mos. 2002-201026 Abruzzo (D) 11/06/12 2 mos. 2008-201227 Bean (R) 11/06/12 2 mos. 2000-200828 Bradley (R) 11/06/12 2 mos.29 Brandes (R) 11/06/12 2 mos. 2010-201230 Bullard (D) 11/06/12 2 mos. 2008-201231 Clemens (D) 11/06/12 2 mos. 2010-201232 Galvano (R) 11/06/12 2 mos. 2002-201033 Grimsley (R) 11/06/12 2 mos. 2004-201234 Hukill (R) 11/06/12 2 mos. 2004-201235 Lee (R) 11/06/12 2 mos. 10 yrs.36 Legg (R) 11/06/12 2 mos. 2004-201237 Simpson (R) 11/06/12 2 mos.38 Soto (D) 11/06/12 2 mos. 04/2007-201239 Stargel (R) 11/06/12 2 mos. 2008-201240 Thompson (D) 11/06/12 2 mos. 2008-2010
Senate Seniority[Compiled by the office of the Secretary of the Senate]
Members with equal service listed in alphabetical order.SeniorityNumberSenator
Electedto Senate
Service in Senateto 01/01/13
Total PriorSenate Service
Service inHouse
* Filled unexpired term in odd-numbered district** Filled unexpired term in even-numbered district
Press Corps - 350
Capitol Press Corps
Reporters shown were covering the Capitol on full-time assignment as of February 13, 2013. The Florida Press Center is located at 336 East College Avenue, Tallahassee 32301
Associated Press
Bay News 9/Central Florida News 13
Bloomberg News
Press Center 850 · 224 · 1211 Fax 850 · 224 · 2099
1600-1 Red Barber Plaza, Tallahassee 32310 850 · 574 · 8881Fax 850 · 574 · 8883
Brent [email protected]
Brendan [email protected]
Gary [email protected]
Troy KinseyReporter850 · 591 · [email protected]
Steve ThomasVideographer
Michael C. BenderReporter850 · 597 · 9681 Cell 850 · 228 · [email protected]
Press Corps - 351
Capitol News Service
311 North Adams Street, Tallahassee 32301 850 · 224 · 5546 www.flanews.com Fax 850 · 224 · 8378
Mike VasilindaBureau [email protected]
David [email protected]
Whitney [email protected]
The Florida Current
320 Johnston Street, Tallahassee 32303 850 · 915 · 0100
Bill PrescottEditor850 · 915 · 0100 ext. [email protected]
James CallReporter850 · 915 · 0100 ext. [email protected]
Bill CotterellCorrespondent850 · 915 · 0100 ext. [email protected]
Bruce RitchieReporter850 · 915 · 0100 ext. [email protected]
Gray RohrerReporter850 · 915 · 0100 ext. [email protected]
Andy BundschuhOperations [email protected]
Press Corps - 352
Florida Public Radio/WFSU-FM
1600 Red Barber Plaza, Tallahassee 32310 850 · 487 · 3194 Fax 850 · 487 · 2611
Trimmel GomesNews Director850 · 487 · 3086 ext. [email protected]
Regan McCarthySenior Producer/Assignment [email protected]
Sascha [email protected]
Jessica PalomboReporter/[email protected]
Lynn HatterReporter/[email protected]
Ronald J. EbbenReporter/[email protected]
Tom FlaniganCommunity Relations Director for [email protected]
Florida News Network
Press Center 850 · 222 · 1827www.myflanews.com Fax 850 · 222 · 3567
Rick FlaggBureau [email protected]
Press Corps - 353
Florida Times-Union
678 · 977 · 3709Matt DixonStaff Writer352 · 233 · [email protected]
Florida Video News
Health News Florida
813 · 974 · 8629Carol GentryEditorCell 727 · 410 · [email protected]
Jon Manson-HingPhotojournalist850 · 566 · [email protected]
4202 East Fowler Avenue, TVB 100Tampa 33620-6870
Miami Herald
Press Center 850 · 222 · 3095 Fax 850 · 222 · 9891
Toluse OlorunnipaStaff Writer850 · 445 · [email protected]
Mary Ellen KlasBureau Chief850 · 524 · [email protected]
Rochelle KoffStaff Writer954 · 240 · [email protected]
Kathleen McGroryReporter786 · 302 · [email protected]
A service of WUSF Public Media
Press Corps - 354
The News Service of Florida
The Orlando Sentinel — South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Press Center 850 · 224 · 5564 Fax 850 · 224 · 0979
Aaron DeslatteTallahassee Bureau Chief321 · 438 · [email protected]
Kathleen HaughneyReporter850 · 228 · [email protected]
Jennifer CuringtonReporter850 · 222 · [email protected]
Press Center 850 · 656 · 6400 Fax 850 · 681 · 3900
David RoyseBureau [email protected]
Brandon [email protected]
Margie [email protected]
Press Corps - 355
The Palm Beach Post
Press Center 850 · 224 · 1368 Fax 850 · 561 · 0394
Dara KamReporter850 · 570 · [email protected]
John KennedyReporter850 · 321 · [email protected]
Sunshine State News
Press Center 850 · 727 · 0859 Fax 850 · 727 · 0901
Nancy SmithExecutive Editor228 · 282 · [email protected]
Eric GiuntaChief Legal Correspondent954 · 235 · [email protected]
Joseph PattonVice President Business Development561 · 644 · [email protected]
Denise StruempfWeb Editor850 · 727 · [email protected]
Sarasota Herald Tribune
Press Center 850 · 224 · 8411
Lloyd DunkelbergerBureau [email protected]
Press Corps - 356
Tallahassee Democrat
Press Center 850 · 671 · 6550 Fax 850 · 599 · 2295
Paul FlemmingState Editor850 · 508 · [email protected]
Arek Sarkissian IIReporter850 · 241 · [email protected]
Travis PillowReporter850 · 459 · [email protected]
Jeff BurlewReporter 850 · 599 · [email protected]
Tampa Bay Times
Press Center 850 · 224 · 7263 Fax 850 · 224 · 7023
Steve BousquetBureau Chief850 · 567 · [email protected]
Katie SandersReporter850 · 673 · [email protected]
Rochelle KoffReporter850 · 224 · [email protected]
Tia MitchellReporter850 · 933 · [email protected]
Michael Van SicklerReporter727 · 580 · [email protected]
Lucy MorganSenior Correspondent850 · 566 · [email protected]
Press Corps - 357
WTSP, Channel 10
Press Center
Dave HellerReporter/Videographer850 · 210 · [email protected]@gmail.com
WFSU-TV/The Florida Channel
901 The Capitol 850 · 488 · 1281 Fax 850 · 488 · 4876
Beth SwitzerExecutive [email protected]
Krysta BrownNews Manager (TFC Programming)[email protected]
Theresa MarsenburgNews Manager (Capitol Update)[email protected]
Sheryl [email protected]
Gary [email protected]
Melissa Klinzing [email protected]
Mike [email protected]
Rebecca [email protected]
358
AdkinsAhernAlbrittonAntoneArtilesBaxleyBermanBeshearsBilecaBoydBracyBrodeurBroxsonCaldwellCampbellCastor DentelClarke-ReedClellandColeyCombeeCorcoranCrisafulliCruzCummingsDanishDavisDiaz, J.Diaz, M.DudleyEagleEdwardsFasanoFitzenhagenFordFresenFullwoodGaetzGibbonsGonzalezGoodsonGrantHagerHarrellHolderHoodHooper
313 H200 H222 C1402 C317 C412 H1301 C1102 C308 H218 H1301 C218 H400 H218 H1101 C1401 C1101 C1301 C418 C1302 C214 H418 C218 H1102 C1401 C204 H400 H1003 C1401 C1302 C1402 C412 H1302 C303 H222 C1401 C417 H212 C422 C200 H405 H410 H214 H303 H1003 C222 C
717-5011717-5066717-5056717-5046717-5118717-5023717-5090717-5007717-5115717-5071717-5045717-5028717-5003717-5079717-5108717-5030717-5092717-5029717-5005717-5039717-5037717-5051717-5062717-5018717-5063717-5015717-5116717-5103717-5068717-5077717-5098717-5036717-5078717-5002717-5114717-5013717-5004717-5100717-5111717-5050717-5064717-5089717-5083717-5074717-5025717-5067
HudsonHutsonIngramJones, M.Jones, S.KernerLa RosaLeeMagarMayfieldMcBurneyMcGheeMcKeelMetzMoraitisMoskowitzNelsonNuñezOlivaO'ToolePaffordPassidomoPatronisPerryPetersPigmanPilonPorterPowellPrecourtPritchettRaburnRaderRangelRascheinRaulersonRayReedRehwinkel VasilindaRenuartRichardsonRobersonRodrigues, R.Rodríguez, J.RogersRooney
222 C1102 C222 C316 C1101 C1101 C1302 C1401 C1003 C303 H222 C1301 C222 C417 H317 H1401 C303 H308 H1102 C313 H316 C405 H204 H405 H1302 C400 H317 H405 H1401 C322 C1402 C1003 C1402 C1101 C1003 C1102 C405 H300 H1001 C204 H1301 C214 H1302 C1101 C1101 C200 H
717-5080717-5024717-5001717-5014717-5101717-5087717-5042717-5084717-5082717-5054717-5016717-5117717-5040717-5032717-5093717-5097717-5031717-5119717-5110717-5033717-5086717-5106717-5006717-5021717-5069717-5055717-5072717-5010717-5088717-5044717-5102717-5057717-5081717-5043717-5120717-5058717-5012717-5061717-5009717-5017717-5113717-5075717-5076717-5112717-5095717-5085
House of Representatives
359
RousonSantiagoSaundersSchenckSchwartzSlosbergSmithSpanoStaffordStarkSteubeStewartStoneTaylor
212 C1003 C1101 C422 C300 H1401 C319 C1102 C1301 C1301 C319 C1402 C1003 C1101 C
717-5070717-5027717-5049717-5035717-5099717-5091717-5034717-5059717-5109717-5104717-5073717-5047717-5022717-5026
ThurstonTobiaTorresTrujilloVan ZantWaldmanWatson, B.Watson, C.WeatherfordWilliamsWoodWorkmanYoungZimmermann
316 C400 H1402 C204 H405 H212 C1301 C1301 C420 C1001 C214 H317 C322 C1401 C
717-5094717-5053717-5048717-5105717-5019717-5096717-5107717-5020717-5038717-5008717-5041717-5052717-5060717-5065
AbruzzoAltmanBeanBenacquistoBradleyBrandesBraynonBullardClemensDeanDetertDiaz de la PortillaEversFloresGaetzGalvanoGarciaGardinerGibsonGrimsley
222 S314 S302 S330 S208 S318 S213 S218 S226 S311 S416 S312 S308 S413 S212 S326 S310 S420 S205 S306 S
487-5025487-5016487-5004487-5030487-5007487-5022487-5036487-5039487-5027487-5005487-5028487-5040487-5002487-5037487-5001487-5026487-5038487-5013487-5009487-5021
HaysHukillJoynerLatvalaLeeLeggMargolisMontfordNegronRichterRingSachsSimmonsSimpsonSmithSobelSotoStargelThompsonThrasher
320 S210 S202 S408 S418 S316 S414 S214 S412 S404 S405 S216 S406 S322 S200 S410 S220 S324 S224 S400 S
487-5011487-5008487-5019487-5020487-5024487-5017487-5035487-5003487-5032487-5023487-5029487-5034487-5010487-5018487-5031487-5033487-5014487-5015487-5012487-5006
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